Although it is well known that essential oils can be used to
replace most herbs and spices quite effectively, in terms of aroma, the oleoresin produces
the subtle roundness of the natural flavour. In some foods, a mixture of the essential oils
and the oleoresin is necessary for product acceptance by the consumer. The pungent
principles of ginger (gingerol and shogaols) are used in medicine as a carminative and
aromatic stimulant to the gastrointestinal tract