Galangal Root
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Galangal Root is a flavoring — Bitters, vermouth, spice, and ginger ale flavoring
Also: Alpinia galanga, Chinese Ginger, East Indian Root
What it does
Bitters, vermouth, spice, and ginger ale flavoring
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, candy, liquors
Benefits
Related to true ginger; formerly used in cooking and to treat colic.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): pungent aromatic oil of the galangal root is a bitters, vermouth, spice flavoring