Net weights in this selection range from about 2.2 ounces up to 14 ounces, with common sizes including 4 oz, 11.5 oz, 12 oz, and 14 oz.
The product gives a direct substitution: 1 tablespoon of ginger paste equals 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger, which is roughly equivalent to 1 inch of ginger root.
Ginger is commonly paired with soy sauce, sesame, garlic, rice vinegar, mirin, citrus (such as sudachi lime), and umami ingredients like bonito and kombu.
Readiness varies: some items are ready-to-eat, others are ready-to-use (sauces, pastes, spice blends), and some are sold as ingredients or mixes that require cooking or prep before use.
Pickled sushi ginger is used to refresh the palate between different sushi pieces and serves as a palate cleanser before or after bites.
