Ginger Adds the Bite Cinnamon and Nutmeg Don't
Cinnamon and nutmeg are both warm, soft spices. Ginger is sharper - there's an actual bite to it. I wanted that edge in the Holiday Bar so the whole thing didn't just taste like a candle.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per 1 tsp, ground
- 6 calories
- 1.3g carbohydrates
- 0.2g fiber
Source: USDA FoodData Central
The compound responsible for that bite is called gingerol - it's the same reason fresh ginger tastes sharper than you'd expect from something that looks like a root vegetable. In dried, ground form, it mellows a bit but the character is still there.
Ginger is only in the Holiday Paleo Bar and the Holiday Variety Box.