The use of chemometrics in combination with molecular spectroscopy and chromatography methods for determining the levels of gingerol compounds in ginger (Zingiber officinale): a review

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), a member of the Zingiberaceae family, is a herb with a global reputation in medicines, food seasonings, beverages and cosmetics. It is rich in antioxidants due to some active components, including gingerol, shogaol and zingerone. These components are reported to have more powerful antioxidants than vitamin E. The phytochemicals and their levels are significantly influenced by environmental factors such as harvesting time, soil condition, and the cultivating...