The Ginger or Adrak is the dried underground stem or rhizome of the Zingiberous herbaceous plant. Ginger is obtained from the rhizomes of Zingiberofficinale. Ginger is harvested by digging out the rhizomes when the tops have died down. Ginger is a seasonal product but it is used extensively in many food preparations. Therefore, it is essential to convert a part of produce into low volume high value ginger to make the crop remunerative. As it is abundantly available in the region, different products like dehydrated ginger, ginger oil, ginger oleoresin may be developed. Ginger oil is primarily used as a flavoring agent in confectionary as well as in soft drinks. The ginger is also used for several medicinal purposes.