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Galangal Powder

Dried ground galangal used in spice pastes and rubs.

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About Galangal Powder

Galangal powder is a dry ground seasoning made from galangal rhizome. It is used in spice pastes, curries, soups, marinades, rubs, broths, and other savoury preparations, where it distributes galangal flavour without the pieces of fresh rhizome.

Its character is commonly pungent, peppery, citrus-like, and resinous, though intensity varies with the culinary galangal type, rhizome maturity, drying method, age, and grind. The powder is fine and dry, unlike fresh galangal, which is firm, fibrous, and juicy.

It is generally sold in jars, bags, or other dry-spice packaging. Drying removes moisture and grinding makes it easy to blend into pastes, sauces, or dry rubs. Cooking mellows its raw edge and spreads its aroma through the dish.

Ingredient type
powder

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Galangal Powder nutrition & diet

Galangal Powder nutritional value

Product example: BUTTERFLY, GALANGAL POWDER (BUTTERFLY)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
10kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
3.0g
Fat
0.0g

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Portions & preparation

Measure galangal powder as a dry seasoning and distinguish it from ground ginger or mixed curry powder. It is dispersed through pastes, rubs, soups, and sauces, so the relevant portion is the amount in the finished recipe. Brand freshness, grind, and any added ingredients can affect how much is used.

Compare the right form: Reference must match pure dried ground galangal powder, or identify the brand blend if starches, spices, or other carriers are included.

Diet considerations

Pure galangal powder is plant-derived. Blended commercial powders may include other spices, cereal-based carriers, sweeteners, or anti-caking ingredients, altering dietary compatibility. A paste or finished sauce can also add fish, shrimp, meat, dairy, or oil, so assess the complete recipe rather than the powder name alone.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — BUTTERFLY, GALANGAL POWDER ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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