NATURAL LICORICE ROOT
NATURAL LICORICE ROOT (Glycyrrhiza glabra), a powdered plant root with sweet, slightly woody, and naturally sweet notes, is ideal for infusions, herbal teas, confections, and artisanal preparations. Prized for its soothing and aromatic properties, it adds depth and character to all your culinary and wellness creations. As a natural product, it guarantees carefully selected quality and authentic richness.
Natural licorice root, also known by its Greek name Glycyrrhiza, which means «sweet root,» is a plant native to the Mediterranean region and Asia. In fact, it grows mainly in rich, deep, and moist soil—conditions that are essential for its healthy growth.
In addition, the licorice plant can grow up to 1 meter tall. It has elongated green leaves and distinctive small purple flowers. However, it is primarily its roots and stolons that are used and valued.
In addition, natural licorice root is grown and harvested for its aromatic and traditional properties. Thanks to its naturally sweet and intense flavor, it is widely used in many industries, including the food industry, herbal medicine, and natural processing.
Natural licorice root is best known today for its use in confectionery, but that's not all! Harvested since ancient times, licorice has many medicinal properties:
- It acts as a anti-inflammatory of both the digestive and respiratory systems
- When brewed as a herbal tea, it helps to slows the spread of viruses and treats hoarseness
- It has a laxative effect that relieves constipation
However, it is It is not recommended to use licorice for more than 6 weeks without consulting a doctor.
Did you know? For centuries, licorice has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to stimulate vital energy, or qi.
Origins and Quality
Natural licorice: Turkey, Iran, Syria, Pakistan
Harvested licorice: China, Turkey
Status and Packaging
To meet all your needs, we offer our natural licorice in bundles, chopped, or powdered and our hand-harvested licorice in powder form or chopped.
Packaging options vary. Please contact our sales department for more information.
| Packaging | 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg |
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| Status | Stick, bark, sliced, powder |





