Liquorice or Licorice Roots
What is Licorice?
Licorice is a perennial herb, with very hard and fibrous roots in the underground, growing 3-7 feet high and varies in thickness. Liquorice survives well in the temperate, warm and sub-tropical climates. Liquorice also does well in winters. The roots appear more like wood due to its brown outer color, whereas the inside is yellow in color commonly termed as ‘yellow tip’. This yellow tip signifies the premium quality of the root.
Uses and Significance of Liquorice Roots
Significance and Uses:
Licorice is mainly valued for its glycyrrhizin or glycyrrhizic acid contents used in preparing various medicinal supplements.
Culinary Uses:
Licorice is widely used as a flavoring in confectioneries and most popularly for candies. Liquorice root has a naturally distinctive, very sweet flavor and said to be fifty times sweeter than regular sugar.
Liquorice Roots Preparation and Procurement
Preparation
The liquorice roots are dug from the underground, washed, and then dried in a variety of ways such as under the sun, shade or through artificial procedure. After drying, the roots are stored away from heat, light and moisture to retain its flavor and properties.
- Dried Liquorice Roots Cut Pieces
- Dried Licorice Roots Long Sticks
- Dried Licorice Roots Slice Cuts
- Dried Licorice Roots Diced Wide Cuts
- Dried Licorice Roots Slanted Cuts Supreme Finger Size
- Dried Liquorice Roots Square Cuts
- Licorice Powder 120 Mesh
- Dried Licorice Roots Fine Cut or Tea Bag Cut/Crushed Tea Grade
- Dried Liquorice Roots Cut Pieces Regular Grade