Description

Common Name: Dried Licorice Root / Liquorice Roots

Family: Fabaceae

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra

Arabic Name: Arq Soos / عرق السوس

Korean Name: 감초 / Gamcho

Japanese Name: 甘草の根/ Ama kusanone

China/ Taiwanese Name: gancao (甘草)

Urdu/ Hindi Name: Mulethi

Growing Region: Afghanistan, Pakistan, And Including Central Asia And  Southern Europe.

Dried Licorice Roots also known as Glycyrrhiza Glabra ARQ SOOS  , Liquoric Roots,  Liquiritiae Radix Radice Liquirizia Regolizia Spanish Juice  Regaliz Orozuz  Maurizia, glicirizza, dionizia, rades arson, migulezia, niclizia. Licorice roots used in tobacco , Pharmaceutical , Confectionary , Cosmetic, Soft Drinks, traditional medicines including oriental, Chinese Kampo and Ayurvedic medicine more then 1000 years.

Most of the Licorice grows in Asia and Middle East. Licorice is said to be fifty times sweeter than regular sugar and for this reason Licorice is also called “FLAVOUR ENHANCER”

Licorice root is widely used in Dairy, Confectionery, personal care, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, beverages, food and tobacco industry.

We offer different grades of Licorice roots including slice, powder, crushed , sticks, hand pick , finger cut, dies cut etc.. for different industries including Tobacco , Pharmaceutical / Confectionary / Cosmetic Industry /Oriental Medicine.

In Dairy: licorice is used in improving the nutritional and organoleptic properties of dairy cow products, influencing various parameters such as fatty acid and volatile profiles.

In Confectionery:  Licorice has a wide variety of uses in the confectionery industry – whether in mogul products, toffees, hard candies, chewing gum, or chewy candies. Licorice extract is not only used as a flavoring agent but also as a coating agent. The liquorice-root extract contains the natural sweetener glycyrrhizin, which is over 50 times sweeter than sucrose

In Personal Care: Licorice root extract has been demonstrated to have strong anti-inflammatory properties, making it an important ingredient for reducing inflammation and soothing skin irritation. It contains glycyrrhizic acid and flavonoids, both of which have been shown to reduce skin inflammation. Licorice helps to prevent dark spots from forming on the skin. Licorice root extract not only stops new dark spots in their tracks, but it is said to help fade existing ones.

In cosmetic:  Licorice is said to have a soothing effect on skin and helps to ease inflammation. The glycyrrhizin found in licorice can reduce redness, irritation and swelling, and is used to treat skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema. Licorice Root Extract helps reduce redness, calm irritation, and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. Additionally, its antioxidant properties offer protection against environmental stressors, supporting the skin’s natural defenses.

In Pharmaceutical:  licorice root is promoted as a dietary supplement for conditions such as digestive problems, menopausal symptoms, cough, and bacterial and viral infections. Licorice gargles or lozenges have been used to try to prevent or reduce the sore throat that sometimes occurs after surgery.

In Beverages: licorice root may help to reduce inflammation. Licorice root is naturally sweet, which makes it a popular addition to herbal tea blends. Licorice also helps to balance out strong flavors like ginger and turmeric, adding a subtle sweetness to these teas.

In Tobacco: Liquorice gives a mellow, sweet and woody note to the smoke. The amount of liquorice added to the cigarette can make up to 4 % of the total weight of the tobacco used in one cigarette. Liquorice is also used as a flavor for other tobacco products such as cigars, and chewing tobacco.