Bulk Licorice Root Cut & Sifted, Organic

Glycyrrhiza glabra
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Licorice Root Cut & Sifted, Organic

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1/4 Pound:  $6.17 Pound:  $13.70 out of stock   |   ETA11/15/2024  

Licorice, or gan cao in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a perennial plant in the bean family found in certain parts of Europe and Asia. The plant grows on a spreading root system that consists of fibrous, wood-like parts that branch out horizontally under the ground. The root, sometimes referred to as sweet root, yields a sweetness many times more potent than that of ordinary sugar.

This characteristic is why licorice root is used in making various confections, including the popular rope-like sweet treat. Licorice root is also used to make lozenges, syrups and teas.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound4.5
originIndia
plant part usedroot
processingcut & sifted
agricultureorganic

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsKeep in a cool, dark place in an airtight container.
appearance & aromaDry, woody pieces with a spicy, sweet fragrance.

c.
uses

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culinaryUse to make teas and to flavor liquors, beer and homemade soda. Licorice root may also be added to Asian soups.
industrialLicorice is used in the food, beverage, fragrance and pharmaceutical industries.
safetyCheck with your physician before using this herb if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma or diabetes. May increase the effects of diuretics and other medicines.

d.
flavor profile

organic, cut & sifted
licorice root

Spicy and pungent with a sweet finish. Goes well with dark fruits, chocolate, ginger, coffee beans and vanilla.

e.
formulas & recipes

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f.
what else you should know

organic, cut & sifted
licorice root

Licorice, also known as European licorice and common licorice, is an herb and spice produced from the underground rhizome of a plant in the legume family. The herb’s genus name comes from the Greek words glykys and rhiza, which respectively mean “sweet” and “root.” The combination also inspired the name for the primary constituent of licorice—glycyrrhizin.

The sweet flavor of licorice root has been enjoyed for centuries throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region, starting with the ancient Romans and Egyptians. In fact, there is recorded evidence that Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great consumed copious amounts of licorice and an abundant supply was discovered in King Tut’s tomb.


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