Ginger paste is made from fresh ginger, cleaned and ground to a consistent paste. It is 99% ginger and 1% preservative, with no added water and no added oil. The aroma is sharp and warm, and the heat is there without being harsh.
Ginger is fibrous, awkward to prepare, and slow to process by hand at any real volume. A ready paste turns a time consuming prep job into a measured ingredient.
It is used across Indian and Asian cooking as a base for curries, gravies, and marinades, and by food manufacturers in ready meals, sauces, and pickles.