Consider this your invitation to enjoy the finest crystallized ginger in the world, in your own home. Australian ginger is grown near the northern coast. Thick slices of peeled ginger, slowly poached in sugar syrup, air dried and dredged in sugar that is tender and has a good sweet pungent ginger flavour. Ready to use and can be enjoyed as a candy as is or added to steamed puddings, cookies, ice cream, and cakes for the ginger flavour and chewy texture. Sweetened thick ginger slices can also be used in the preparation of chutneys and relishes.