Licorice Root Extract

About Our Company

Licorice Root Extract is committed to providing high-quality herbal extracts sourced from premium licorice roots. Our company places a strong emphasis on purity, sustainability, and reliability, ensuring every batch meets stringent quality standards. Dedicated to natural health and wellness, we focus on delivering superior plant-based ingredients to manufacturers worldwide.

Overview of Licorice Root Extract

Licorice root extract is derived from the dried roots and stolons of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, widely known for its sweet flavor and extensive use in traditional medicine and modern applications. The extract contains glycyrrhizin as its primary active constituent, along with flavonoids, chalcones, and other phytochemicals that impart various beneficial properties.

Common Varieties and Grades

Licorice root extract is available in multiple grades depending on its concentration and processing method:

• Standardized Extracts: Often standardized to contain 10% to 40% glycyrrhizin for consistent potency.
• Powdered Extract: Fine powder form, ideal for easy blending in supplements and food products.
• Liquid Extract: Concentrated tinctures used in pharmaceuticals and flavorings.
• Organic Grade: Extracts derived from certified organically grown licorice roots.

Typical Characteristics

• Appearance: Fine to coarse light brown powder to dark brown viscous liquids for tinctures.
• Flavor: Naturally sweet with a distinctive aromatic flavor.
• Solubility: Water and alcohol soluble depending on extraction method.
• Active Content: Glycyrrhizin content typically ranges from 10% up to 40%, measured by HPLC or UV spectrometry.

Nutritional and Technical Properties

Licorice root extract is valued for its sweetening properties, natural antioxidants, and bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and soothing effects. It is used as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer and may support digestive health and respiratory comfort.

Common Uses and Applications

• Food & Beverage: Natural sweetener and flavoring agent in candies, chewing gum, beverages, and baked goods.
• Pharmaceuticals: Ingredient in cough syrups, throat lozenges, and anti-inflammatory remedies.
• Cosmetics: Used for skin conditioning and anti-inflammatory benefits in lotions and creams.
• Herbal Supplements: Widely included in formulations aimed at digestive support and adrenal health.

Harvesting and Production Process

The licorice roots are harvested after 3 to 4 years of growth to ensure maximum active compound concentration. After carefully washing and drying, the roots undergo extraction using water or alcohol-based solvents. The extract is then concentrated, filtered, and dried according to product specifications to maintain bioactivity and purity.

Quality Standards and Grading

Quality control is conducted per international guidelines, including tests for glycyrrhizin content, heavy metals, microbial contamination, and pesticide residues. Certifications may include GMP compliance and adherence to pharmacopeial standards such as USP or EP, ensuring safety and efficacy in final products.

Packaging and Export Details

Licorice root extract is typically packaged in airtight, moisture-proof containers such as kraft paper bags with inner PE liners, drums with liners, or food-grade plastic containers. Packaging sizes range from 1 kg to 25 kg and larger, tailored for export with careful labeling to preserve quality during transit.