NOW Real Food® Organic Crystallized Ginger Dices (16 oz / 1 lb) – Pure Unsulfured Ginger Root
NOW Real Food® Crystallized Ginger Dices deliver thick, tender cubes of certified organic ginger root (Zingiber officinale) lightly coated with pure organic cane sugar. Unlike ordinary store-bought candied ginger that relies on harsh chemical bleaches, this wholesome pantry staple delivers real botanical gingerols to keep your digestive tract moving smoothly, ease occasional stomach fullness, and soothe motion-related nausea.
Quick Summary: Each sweet and spicy bite delivers natural plant nutrients that help your stomach empty comfortably after large meals. Made with only two certified organic ingredients and zero added chemical preservatives, it gives you a clean, delicious way to settle your stomach at home or on the go.
Quick Specs Snapshot
✓Active Form & Potency: Pure organic diced ginger root sweetened with organic cane sugar (40 g serving size, providing natural gingerols and shogaols).
✓Primary Cellular Target: Smooth muscle digestive motility, stomach emptying pathways, and gut serotonin (5-HT3) receptors.
✓Supply & Value Math: 11 generous 1/4-cup servings (16 oz / 454 g total weight) per resealable pouch for everyday economical digestive wellness.
✓Formulation Purity: Certified Organic by QAI, Non-GMO Project Verified, 100% Vegan, packaged in a peanut-free facility, and completely unsulfured.
"Right-Fit" Buyer's Guide & Quality Comparison
Why the Form Matters
Most commercial dried ginger found in grocery stores and big-box outlets is treated with sulfur dioxide gas (SO2). Chemical processing bleaches the root to create an unnaturally bright yellow color and extends shelf life, but sulfur residues can trigger headaches, breathing irritation, and digestive distress in sensitive individuals. In contrast, NOW Real Food® Ginger Dices use slow, natural air-drying with certified organic cane sugar, preserving the active botanical compounds without artificial bleaches, sulfiting agents, or synthetic preservatives.
Is This Formula Right for You?
Ideal For Shoppers Who:
✓Want fast, natural relief from occasional motion sickness, car queasiness, or flight nausea without feeling drowsy.
✓Experience post-meal heaviness and want a flavorful after-dinner bite that encourages normal, smooth stomach emptying.
✓Enjoy clean baking, homemade trail mixes, and hot herbal teas made with pure, unsulfured, organic ingredients.
Consider Another Option If:
✗You are on a strict ketogenic, diabetic, or zero-sugar dietary plan (one 40 g serving contains 26 g of added organic cane sugar; consider sugar-free NOW Ginger Root capsules instead).
✗You have an active stomach ulcer or severe heartburn that flares up from spicy foods.
✗You dislike the natural, fiery warmth of authentic ginger and prefer swallowing an unflavored pill.
Risk-Free Guarantee: Every purchase at VitaNet®, LLC is supported by our unconditional 100% money-back guarantee. If this ginger does not delight your taste buds or satisfy your digestive needs, we will refund your full purchase price and cover your return shipping costs—even on opened packages.
Biochemical Mechanism & Digestive Pathways
Ginger root is not just a kitchen spice; it is a complex biological plant filled with active oils. When you chew a piece of crystallized ginger, your saliva extracts key natural compounds known as gingerols (specifically [6]-gingerol, with the chemical formula C17H26O4) and shogaols (such as [6]-shogaol, C17H24O3). These plant chemicals support your digestive comfort through three clear steps:
1. Speeding Up Stomach Emptying (Gastric Motility)
When food sits in your stomach too long, you feel bloated, heavy, and sluggish. Scientific studies show that [6]-gingerol binds to specialized cholinergic M3 receptors located on the smooth muscle lining of the stomach wall. This action encourages your stomach muscles to gently contract in a normal rhythm, moving food smoothly past the pyloric sphincter and into the small intestine where digestion continues without uncomfortable delays [1].
2. Calming the Nausea "Alarm Switch" (5-HT3 Receptor Support)
When motion sickness or digestive upset occurs, your intestinal nerves release a chemical messenger called serotonin. This serotonin docks into 5-HT3 receptors, which sends an urgent warning signal straight to the vomiting center of your brain. Clinical research demonstrates that active gingerols and shogaols act as natural receptor blockers. They temporarily sit on these 5-HT3 receptors so the serotonin cannot trigger them, stopping the nausea signal before it reaches the brain [2].
3. Protecting Gut Tissues & Calming Irritation
Inside the digestive tract, physical stress and rich meals can spark mild tissue inflammation. Ginger's aromatic compounds help quiet down inflammatory enzymes like cyclooxygenase (COX-2) and protect the delicate mucous lining of your stomach wall. This gentle botanical shielding helps your stomach produce protective gastric juices while fighting free-radical cell damage [3, 4].
Smart Dosing, Daily Timing & Practical Protocols
Getting the best digestive support from crystallized ginger is all about simple portioning and smart timing.
Optimal Timing & Travel Use
Take 2 to 3 diced cubes (roughly 10 to 15 grams) about 20 to 30 minutes before boarding a car, plane, or boat. Chew the pieces slowly; allowing saliva enzymes to break down the cane sugar releases free gingerols that begin working directly on throat and stomach nerves.
Post-Meal Digestion Support
Following a heavy or rich dinner, chew 1 or 2 ginger cubes instead of eating heavy desserts. The natural warmth stimulates digestive saliva, activates gastric stomach acid production, and helps clear feelings of uncomfortable abdominal pressure.
Smart Synergies & Tea Infusion
Drop 3 to 4 diced cubes into a mug of freshly boiled water with a fresh lemon wedge and steep for 5 minutes. The sugar and ginger dissolve into a soothing, caffeine-free ginger tea that pairs wonderfully with peppermint leaf or chamomile.
Spacing & Daily Moderation
Because this is a whole-food snack containing real cane sugar, enjoy a few cubes at a time throughout the morning or afternoon rather than consuming an entire cup in one sitting. If taking blood-thinning medications, consult your doctor regarding regular high intake of ginger.
Timeline of Expectations
First 15 to 30 Minutes: A pleasant warming sensation in the chest and stomach, increased salivary enzyme activity, and fast relief from motion queasiness or sluggish post-meal fullness.
Weeks 1 to 2: Smoother, more dependable gastrointestinal transit following heavy lunches or dinners when enjoyed as a mindful, post-meal daily treat.
Month 1 and Beyond: A reliable replacement for high-fructose candy and synthetic antacids, delivering clean botanical comfort and dependable travel confidence.
These pieces are diced into tender, roughly 1/2-inch cubes. They offer a soft, satisfying chew without being stringy, uncomfortably woody, or rock-hard. A light dusting of fine organic cane sugar crystals coats the exterior, keeping the pieces from sticking together in the bag.
Aroma, Taste & Color
The pieces have a rich, warm, earthy aroma. The first taste delivers sweet cane sugar, quickly followed by the bold, spicy heat of pure ginger that leaves a pleasant, lingering warmth in the throat. Because no chemical sulfur is used, the color is a natural, rustic golden-amber.
Other Ingredients Demystified
Turn over the package and you will find complete, clean simplicity:
Organic Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale): The fresh underground rhizome of the ginger plant, sliced, diced, and gently cooked to soften natural plant fibers while preserving active gingerols.
Organic Cane Sugar: Natural, unrefined plant sugar used to balance the intense spiciness of the root and preserve its chewy, moist texture without chemical additives.
Zero Added Sulfur Dioxide (Unsulfured): Free from chemical SO2 bleaching sprays. While small trace amounts of harmless sulfites can naturally occur in plants grown in mineral-rich soil, NOW never adds synthetic sulfites to this product.
Storage & Freshness Care
Refrigeration is strongly recommended after opening. Storing your bag in the refrigerator locks in the tender moisture of the ginger cubes, prevents the cane sugar crystals from melting in warm weather, and keeps the active ginger oils fresh to the very last bite.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 cup (40g)
Servings Per Container: 11
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value*
Calories 140
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
<1%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 28g
Includes 26g Added Sugars
52%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 5mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients: Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Ginger Root. Certifications: Certified Organic by QAI, Vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified. Facility Notes: Packaged in a peanut-free facility that processes tree nuts. Packaged and quality tested in the USA.
NOW Foods Lab Testing: Demanding Purity & Contaminant Controls
Many generic food brands purchase bulk dried ginger from unvetted international brokers who do not test for soil contamination. NOW Foods operates world-class, private analytical laboratories accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, conducting more than 19,000 independent analytical tests every month to guarantee product safety.
✓ICP-MS Heavy Metal Screening: Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, NOW tests raw ginger root for toxic metals down to parts-per-billion (ppb) levels. Every batch must meet safety limits far stricter than standard USP thresholds for lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg).
✓500+ Pesticide & Herbicide Screen: Using advanced tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS), raw organic ingredients are confirmed clean of chemical residues and synthetic sprays.
✓FTIR Botanical Fingerprinting: Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy confirms that the raw plant material is authentic Zingiber officinale with zero unlisted fillers or cheaper substitute root materials.
✓Rigorous Pathogen Clearance: Automated microbiological plating screens every single lot to guarantee total absence of Salmonella species, E. coli, and Staphylococcus aureus.
Why Order NOW Brand From VitaNet®, LLC?
VitaNet®, LLC is an independent, family-owned health retailer founded in 1995. Based in Hartville, Ohio, our team brings over 31 years of direct supplement and human biochemistry experience to our customers. Unlike unauthorized third-party marketplace sellers who store food products in hot, unmonitored warehouses, VitaNet® operates a temperature-controlled facility to guarantee peak botanical freshness.
✓Serving Customers Online Since 1995: Over 31 years of trusted industry service and natural wellness expertise.
✓Better Business Bureau A+ Rating: Dependable, transparent customer care from a genuine American family business.
✓Direct Brand Partnerships: Sourced straight from NOW Foods with factory safety seals and fresh production dates.
✓Unconditional 100% Money-Back Guarantee: We stand fully behind our products and pay your return shipping costs even on opened bags.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Scientific References
[1] Hu, M. L., Rayner, C. K., Wu, K. L., Chuah, S. K., Tai, W. C., Chou, Y. P., Chiu, Y. C., Chiu, K. W., & Hu, T. H. (2011). Effect of ginger on gastric motility and emptying of liquid diets in healthy humans. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 17(1), 105–110.
[2] Marx, W., Ried, K., McCarthy, A. L., Vitetta, L., Sali, A., McKavanagh, D., & Isenring, L. (2017). Ginger—Mechanism of action in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: A review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(1), 141–146.
[3] Haniadka, R., Saldanha, E., Sunitha, V., Palatty, P. L., Fayad, R., & Baliga, M. S. (2012). A review of the gastroprotective effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Food & Function, 3(6), 645–655.
[4] Terry, R., Posadzki, P., Watson, L. K., & Ernst, E. (2011). The effectiveness of ginger for pain: A systematic review of clinical trials. Pain Medicine, 12(12), 1808–1818.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes NOW Crystallized Ginger Dices different from regular grocery store candied ginger?
Most grocery store candied ginger is treated with chemical sulfur dioxide (SO2) to artificially bleach the root yellow and act as a synthetic preservative. NOW Real Food® Ginger Dices are certified organic, unsulfured, and preserved using only pure organic cane sugar. They are air-dried naturally, leaving all of ginger's spicy plant compounds intact without chemical fumes or artificial food additives.
How many ginger dices should I eat to help with motion nausea or digestion?
A typical serving is 2 to 3 diced cubes (roughly 10 to 15 grams). For motion queasiness during travel, chew the pieces slowly about 20 to 30 minutes before stepping into a car, airplane, or boat. For general post-meal heaviness, enjoy 1 or 2 pieces right after eating to stimulate healthy stomach movement.
Why does the package recommend refrigerating the bag after opening?
Because this product contains no chemical preservatives, artificial moisture regulators, or sulfur, room humidity and warm kitchen air can cause the cane sugar coating to soften and make the cubes stick together. Storing the bag tightly sealed in the refrigerator maintains the chewy texture, protects natural moisture, and keeps the active ginger oils fresh.
Can I use these crystallized ginger dices for hot tea and baking recipes?
Yes! These tender dices are versatile in the kitchen. You can chop them into small bits for spiced ginger cookies, gingerbread cakes, homemade scones, or morning oatmeal. You can also drop 3 to 4 cubes into a cup of hot water, stir gently, and let them steep for a warm, soothing cup of sweet ginger tea.
Does this product contain sulfites or artificial chemical preservatives?
This product contains zero added sulfur or chemical sulfiting agents. The package notes that naturally occurring sulfites may be present because ginger plants absorb trace sulfur minerals naturally from healthy agricultural soils. There are never any chemical bleaches, artificial dyes, or artificial preservatives added at any point during manufacturing.
