Ginger that has gone bad should not be eaten.
Ginger has a unique smell and is rich in nutrients, so it can be used as a common ingredient to match with other foods to increase the flavor level of the food, and is widely used in the diet.
But rotten ginger is not edible, this time the ginger will produce a very toxic substances, called safrole, can make the liver cell degeneration and necrosis, in animal experiments can even induce liver cancer. Therefore, the appearance of corruption of ginger must be discarded in a timely manner.
In terms of appearance, generally speaking, ginger should be discarded as soon as possible if it is soft, the skin falls off easily, the color changes to black or other appearance changes.
Store ginger properly and consume it as soon as possible after purchase.