Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a rhizomatous plant native to Southeast Asia, used for millennia in culinary and wellness traditions around the world. The ginger used by Saldac is selected for its taste quality and active compound content — rhizomes are harvested at maturity, peeled, sliced and slowly candied in an organic cane sugar syrup, a traditional process that preserves ginger’s warm, peppery aromas while creating a natural, delicious confection.

The cane sugar used for candying is also organic and fair trade, providing the sweetness that balances ginger’s natural bite. The ingredient list is short and transparent: organic ginger and organic cane sugar — no additives, no preservatives, no colourings. Saldac’s candied ginger holds EU-BIO organic certification and Saldac is a member of the Fair Trade Platform, committed to sustainable partnerships with its producers.

Ginger is a multifaceted spice, valued for its taste as much as for its traditional properties. It naturally contains gingerols, bioactive compounds that give it its characteristic bite and traditional warming qualities. Ginger is traditionally used to support digestion and ease digestive discomfort — a piece or two of candied ginger after a meal is a pleasant way to enjoy this traditional use. It’s also a healthy, energising alternative to industrial sweets, providing energy from the cane sugar alongside the traditional qualities of ginger, and its natural warming character makes it especially appealing in winter. Beyond eating it as is, candied ginger can be finely chopped and added to baking, muesli, fruit salads or savoury dishes for an exotic, spiced touch.

As a gourmet snack: enjoy 2–3 pieces during the day, between meals or after a meal — an original treat that’s easy to carry for a snack break at the office, on a walk or while travelling. With a hot drink: candied ginger pairs beautifully with green tea, black tea or herbal infusions — enjoy it alongside your drink or drop it in to infuse its warm, sweet aromas, a natural, refined alternative to sugar. In cooking and baking: finely chop candied ginger into cookies, cakes, muffins, homemade granola, exotic fruit salads, mild curries or rice dishes for a flavourful twist accessible to most palates.

Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture. After opening, reseal the pack tightly or transfer the contents to an airtight jar — well stored, candied ginger keeps for several months without losing its taste qualities. As with any sweetened product, consumption should stay moderate as part of a balanced diet, and it can be introduced to children from around age 6 in small amounts, starting with a small piece to check they enjoy the taste.

Food supplement — does not replace a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children.

Does candied ginger contain a lot of sugar?

Candied ginger is a naturally sweetened product, as candying involves coating the ginger in sugar. Saldac’s candied ginger uses exclusively organic, fair trade cane sugar, with no added glucose syrup or artificial sweeteners — consumed in moderation (2–3 pieces a day), it fits reasonably within a balanced diet.

Is organic candied ginger suitable for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes. Saldac’s organic candied ginger is made solely from organic ginger and organic cane sugar, with no ingredients of animal origin — perfectly suited to a vegetarian or vegan diet.

What’s the difference between candied ginger and crystallised ginger?

The two are very similar. Candied ginger is cooked in a sugar syrup, while crystallised ginger is then rolled in crystallised sugar for an extra crunchy coating. Saldac’s candied ginger has a soft, tender texture, with a pleasant balance between ginger’s bite and the sugar’s sweetness.

Can children eat candied ginger?

Candied ginger can be offered to children from around age 6, in small amounts. Its peppery taste can surprise younger palates, so it’s best to start with a small piece — and as with any sweetened product, consumption should stay moderate.

Herba Barona is an independent specialist supplement shop in the heart of Paris — established in 2006. What you order is genuinely on our shelves: we ship from our own stock, with no dropshipping and no long waits.

Visit us at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12 — or use Click & Collect and pick up your order in-store. We also deliver across France and Europe. Friendly, expert advice in English from our team.

Where is the shop?

Herba Barona is at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris — a two-minute walk from Ledru-Rollin (line 8), close to Bastille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am–6:30 pm.

Can I order online or collect in store?

Yes. We ship across France and Europe under the same conditions as our French store, or choose Click & Collect to pick up your order for free at our Paris shop.