Organic Ginger Candied Cubes 125g/250g/500g

Candied ginger cubes are fresh ginger root that has been cooked in sugar syrup and then dried into a chewy, intensely flavoured confection — simultaneously sweet, spicy, and warming. These certified organic candied ginger cubes from Just Natural Organic are made from young ginger root, preserving the aromatic essential oils and pungent gingerols and shogaols that give ginger its distinctive heat and therapeutic properties.

Ginger is one of the most studied culinary roots in evidence-based nutrition, with strong evidence for reducing nausea (including morning sickness and travel sickness), supporting digestive comfort, and anti-inflammatory properties via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. The candied form provides a convenient, snack-able way to consume ginger daily.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 125g, 250g and 500g.

Eat as a warming sweet snack. Add to trail mix for a spicy contrast. Chop finely and use in gingerbread, ginger cake, or stem ginger cookies. Add to granola or muesli. Use in chocolate bark with dark chocolate. Chop and fold into vanilla ice cream. Serve alongside cheese — particularly good with mature cheddar or brie.

Recipe idea — Dark Chocolate & Ginger Bark: Melt 200g dark chocolate (70%+) in a bain marie. Spread in a thin layer on baking paper. Scatter over 50g finely chopped candied ginger cubes, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and optionally some toasted hazelnuts or almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour until set, then break into shards. The ginger's heat cuts through the dark chocolate's bitterness for a sophisticated, addictive combination.

Key nutrients: Gingerols and shogaols (bioactive compounds with anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory properties), Vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium. High in natural sugars from the candying process.

Ingredients: Organic Ginger (60%), Organic Cane Sugar (40%).

FAQs

Does ginger really help with nausea?
Yes — ginger has strong clinical evidence for reducing nausea, with the most robust evidence for pregnancy-related morning sickness (multiple systematic reviews support its safety and efficacy at 1g/day) and chemotherapy-induced nausea. The active compounds gingerols and shogaols are thought to act on serotonin receptors in the gut. Candied ginger provides a practical way to consume ginger consistently.

How much should I eat?
A typical serving of 2–3 cubes (around 10–15g) provides a meaningful dose of gingerols. For anti-nausea use, clinical studies typically use the equivalent of 1g of fresh ginger per day — this is roughly 2–4 cubes depending on concentration.

Is candied ginger the same as crystallised ginger?
Yes — candied and crystallised ginger are the same thing, just with slightly different terminology. Both refer to ginger that has been cooked in sugar syrup. "Crystallised" often implies the ginger has been rolled in sugar after drying, creating a more granular surface coating. These cubes may or may not have this coating depending on production.

Are these gluten-free?
Yes — ginger and cane sugar are both naturally gluten-free.

Can I use these instead of fresh ginger in recipes?
Yes, with adjustments — generally 25–30g of candied ginger can replace 1 tsp of fresh grated ginger in sweet recipes, accounting for the added sugar. They are not ideal for savoury dishes where the sweetness would be intrusive.