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Flavor of the Week

This is a regular feature showcasing the popularity and potential uses of ingredients on the rise. All data is provided by Datassential.

Flavor of the Week: Galangal gains traction in global pantryFlavor of the Week: Galangal gains traction in global pantry

The relative of ginger and turmeric is a staple of Thai and Malaysian cuisines

October 24, 2017

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If you’re familiar with ginger and turmeric, then the flavor of galangal won’t be a huge leap. The relative of those rhizomes is a staple of Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines, and saw 38-percent menu growth in the U.S. in the past four years. Find out more about this premium ingredient.

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