The pungent compounds present in ginger are responsible for the therapeutic properties attributed to this spice. The principal components are various types of gingerols, a family of homologous compounds distinguished by the number of carbon atoms in their side chain. The presence of 10, 12, and 14 carbon atoms gives rise to [6], [8], and [10]-gingerols, respectively, with [6]-gingerol being the most prevalent [2].

During prolonged storage of ginger, significant quantities of [6], [8] and