The 5 Essential Criteria for a Good Ginger Shot
| Criterion | What to look for | Why it's important |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Non-pasteurized | "Non-pasteurized", "raw", "carefully prepared" | Pasteurization (72°C+) destroys active gingerols |
| 2. No added sugar | Ingredient list: no syrup, fructose, ginger and honey, sugar | Sugar dilutes active ingredients and stimulates insulin |
| 3. Ginger = 1st ingredient | Ginger at the top of the list | Products with water as the 1st ingredient are very diluted |
| 4. Artisanal preparation | "carefully prepared" or process <40°C | Preserves 100% of heat-sensitive bioactive compounds |
| 5. Volume / concentration | ≥40ml/dose, ≥2g ginger equivalent | Sub-therapeutic doses = no effect |
Red Flags: What to Avoid
- 🚨 "Ginger extract + water + sugar" = very diluted, sweet, ineffective
- 🚨 Long-term room temperature storage = pasteurized or with preservatives
- 🚨 Very low price (<€0.50/shot) = probably diluted with water + sugar
- 🚨 Very mild and sweet flavor = diluted or heated ginger
- 🚨 No heat/spicy sensation = gingerols destroyed or absent
Where to Buy a Good Ginger Shot in Belgium?
| Point of Sale | Availability | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| inti-drink.com | Luxembourg-wide and all of Belgium delivery | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ artisanal preparation, non-pasteurized |
| Färm / Biocoop | Organic stores in BE | ⭐⭐⭐ Check process |
| Delhaize Bio / Bio-Planet | Supermarkets | ⭐⭐ Often pasteurized |
| Local organic markets | Weekends | ⭐⭐⭐ Check artisan |
FAQ Buying Guide
Does the shot need to be spicy to be effective?
Yes, a good sensation of heat and slight burning is a sign that gingerols are present and active. A sweet and mild shot without sensation = gingerols destroyed or too diluted. A well-preserved INTI shot produces a distinct warming sensation that spreads through the throat and stomach — this is a sign of a quality product.
How to store your artisanal ginger shot?
Refrigerate between 2–6°C. Unopened: 2–3 weeks maximum. Once opened: consume within 3–4 days. Never freeze an artisanal shot — freezing alters cell membranes and the structure of gingerols. A naturally fermented shot may develop slight effervescence — a sign of natural bacterial activity, not dangerous.
Non-pasteurized ✓ No added sugar ✓ 100% Ginger ✓ artisanal preparation ✓ Produced in Belgium ✓. INTI meets all 5 criteria for a quality ginger shot. Because you deserve the best ginger.
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