Instant Ginger with Boesenbergia Drink (Ranong)

Instant Ginger with Boesenbergia Drink (Ranong)

Product Name: Напиток имбирь с безенбергией, Zingiber officinale + Boesenbergia rotunda, Instant Ginger with Boesenbergia Drink (Ranong), Ingwergetränk mit Boesenbergia, Boisson instantanée au gingembre et Boesenbergia, Bebida instantánea de jengibre con Boesenbergia, เครื่องดื่มขิงกับกระชายขาว, Instant Ginger with Fingerroot Drink

Synonyms: finger root, Chinese ginger, lesser ginger, krachai khao.

Parts Used: ginger rhizome, boesenbergia rhizome.

Product Nutritional Value: carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, zinc, essential oils, flavonoids.

Main Beneficial Properties of the Product: anti-inflammatory action, antioxidant action, antimicrobial action, immune strengthening, digestive support, nausea relief, respiratory health support, improved blood circulation.

Beneficial for Conditions: J06.9 Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified; K30 Dyspepsia; R11 Nausea and vomiting; R05 Cough; I95 Hypotension; E66 Obesity (as part of diet therapy).

Contraindicated for Conditions: T78.1 Other adverse food reactions, not elsewhere classified; K21 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease; K25 Gastric ulcer; K26 Duodenal ulcer; N18 Chronic kidney disease.

Culinary Use: hot and cold beverages, tea blends, sugar-free functional drinks.

Forms and Processed Products: powder, instant drink sachet.

Geography of Use and Dietary Traditions

The drink made from ginger and fingerroot is widely used in Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia. In Thailand, boesenbergia rhizomes are known as krachai khao and are included in both traditional medicinal formulas and culinary recipes — from soups and curries to refreshing drinks. Ginger grown in the region is valued for its high essential oil content and pronounced spicy flavor. The drink based on these plants is often consumed during the cold season as a warming and strengthening remedy. In modern Southeast Asian culture, such sugar-free instant drinks are becoming popular as an alternative to coffee and tea, as well as an element of "healthy eating." In an ethnographic context, drinks with ginger and fingerroot are traditionally served at family meals, in street cafes, and in the wellness practices of folk medicine.

Toxicity and Food Safety

Ginger and boesenbergia are considered safe for healthy adults with moderate consumption. Allergic reactions are possible in sensitive individuals. Ginger may enhance the effect of anticoagulants and lower blood pressure. Boesenbergia in therapeutic doses is well tolerated; no data on serious toxicity exists. Excessive consumption is not recommended for peptic ulcer disease, reflux, and severe kidney diseases.

Product Composition: ginger powder, boesenbergia root powder

Culinary Recipes with Instant Ginger with Boesenbergia Drink

Recipe 1. Hot Ginger Drink with Boesenbergia

• Ingredients: 1 sachet of drink 5 g, water 150 ml (90–95 °C).
• Preparation method: Bring water to a boil and cool to 90–95 °C, pour the contents of the sachet into a cup, add 150 ml of hot water, stir thoroughly until the powder is completely dissolved, let stand for 1–2 minutes, consume hot.
• Dish Nutritional Value: 20 kcal, protein 0 g, fat 0 g, carbohydrates 5 g (per serving).
• Pharmacological Effects: The hot drink acts as a mild warming and diaphoretic agent, alleviates cold symptoms, soothes throat irritation and cough, reduces nausea and stomach heaviness, stimulates blood circulation. Ginger and boesenbergia have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which helps prevent acute respiratory infections during the cold season.

Recipe 2. Cold Ginger Drink with Boesenbergia

• Ingredients: 1 sachet of drink 5 g, hot water 50 ml (90–95 °C), cold water 100 ml, ice cubes 150 g.
• Preparation method: Bring water to a boil and cool to 90–95 °C, pour the contents of the sachet into a glass, add 50 ml of hot water, stir thoroughly until the powder is completely dissolved, add 100 ml of cold water, then add 150 g of ice cubes, stir and serve chilled.
• Dish Nutritional Value: 20 kcal, protein 0 g, fat 0 g, carbohydrates 5 g (per serving).
• Pharmacological Effects: The cold drink retains the antimicrobial and antioxidant action of ginger and boesenbergia, helps support immunity in hot conditions, prevents the development of intestinal infections and mild inflammatory processes. Regular consumption aids in the prevention of seasonal diseases, strengthens the body's defenses, and normalizes digestive tract function.