Ginger powder is derived from grounded ginger. It has a pungent taste that's used to flavor dishes world wide. Powdered ginger root has manny differet uses such as adding spiciness to gingerbread and other recipes such as sweets, liquor, hot coffee and tea. In India, ginger is called 'Adrak' in Hindi, it is one of the main spices used for making curries and vegetable dishes. As well as marinading any meat, fish and poultry. Ginger powder is especially used in certain dishes that are particularly made for pregnant women and feeding mothers.