Wow! Ginger biscuits are my favourite type of biscuit. Of course, when I search online biscuits, I search for ginger biscuits to satisfy my biscuit cravings. Uniquely, the bold flavour of ginger just gets into me. As a matter of fact, I can finish one packet of biscuits in double-quick time. Thankfully top biscuit brands in Sri Lanka sell ginger biscuits and that is great news. Likewise, irrespective of the brand to me they all taste simply delicious.

Ginger biscuits are famously eaten with a hot tea

How did ginger biscuits invade the Sri Lankan palate?

Although ginger was grown in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years, thebiscuit is not a Sri Lankan incarnation. Having said that there is more of aBritish affiliation with ginger biscuits like drinking tea. After all, we all know that the British love their tea and biscuits to complement each other. In reality, ginger biscuits are oneof Britain’s favourite types of biscuits. Above all, they have been eatingthem for centuries. They make the perfect partner to a hot cup of tea.

For one thing, the first documented trade of gingerbread biscuits in England dates to the 17th century. In fact where they were sold in monasteries, pharmacies, and town square farmers’ markets back in those days. As you all know, the British invaded Sri Lanka and ruled the nation between 1850 and 1948. During this period, their culinary tastes and preferences also invaded the tiny island nation. Presently Sri Lankans consume biscuits in numbers and part and parcel of their culinary routine. Notably, in recent times many consumers opt to purchase online biscuits.

How does ginger biscuits taste?

I like ginger biscuits so much because it gives a mature taste. In particular, unlike eating a sweet biscuit, I feel like a health-conscious adult when eating it. That is to say, there is a feel-good factor as well. Ginger Biscuit is particularly flavoured, with powdered ginger, with hints of other spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. For this reason, there is a feeling that I am eating something healthy when eating it. In fact, this is the main driver to purchase such types of online biscuits.

Ginger biscuits arealso known to many as the perfect biscuits. This is because of the unique blendof taste; that is sweet and spicy at the same time. In effect, these biscuitshave a kind of hardness that is not disappointing. It rather adds to thecraving of people who love putting their biscuits into tea, coffee or hotchocolate drink.

Maliban and Munchee dominate the ginger range in Sri Lanka

Health benefits of ginger biscuits

Ginger is widely used in many meals from starters, main meals and even desserts. Used mostly in biscuits too, nowadays it has been proven to have a wide array of health benefits.

¢ Ginger biscuits may help in treating nausea and motion sickness. In other studies, the consumption of ginger was proven to help in treating cold sweating and vomiting.

¢ They are also high in antioxidants, which are found in certain foods like garlic, red wine, coffee and green tea. These foods help in eliminating free radicals responsible for cell damage and increased risk of disease.

¢ Studies show that consumption of ginger biscuits may help regulate glucose levels and hence is recommended for diabetes.

¢ Ginger biscuits also have anti-inflammatory effects, thereby are important for problems like rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, ulcerative colitis and bursitis.

¢ It improves the absorption and stimulation of essential nutrients in the body. It does this by stimulating gastric and pancreatic enzyme secretion.

Top biscuit brands in Sri Lanka offering online biscuits

Maliban ginger is a popular online biscuit pick

Leading biscuit brands in Sri Lanka like Munchee and Maliban, manufacture ginger biscuits as they are immensely popular in Sri Lanka. Ultimately, these biscuits are manufactured to stringent international ISO quality standards. In essence, all leading Sri Lankan biscuit factories use state of the art manufacturing processors in the manufacturing of biscuits. Why ginger? The taste of ginger is a must for those of you who enjoy bold tropical flavours. Definitely, Sri Lankan ginger biscuits are made with 100% natural ginger. These biscuits help to tickle the taste buds and delight the palate. In short, ginger biscuits can be savoured at any time of day. Further, they make an ideal accompaniment for tea and coffee.

Online biscuits at Kapruka

For your supply of online biscuits, you can visit the Kapruka online store. I suggest you shop for biscuits while ordering other types of groceries available online. You can pay by any credit or selected type of debit cards. Since your online order can be delivered to any address in Sri Lanka it makes things super easy.  

Despite their hardness, ginger biscuits are considered one of the healthiest biscuits in the world. Due to their iron-rich molasses content, about three pieces can provide around one-tenth of the recommended daily allowance of iron. Ginger biscuits may have been called differently in the past. However, one thing is for certain, a ginger biscuit will always have ginger in it. Due to its popularity, top biscuit brands in Sri Lanka will sell ginger online biscuits to satisfy biscuit cravings.


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