Licorice (Mulethi)
Variety : Licorice (Mulethi)
Botanical Name : Glycyrrhiza glabra
Forms Available : Whole / Powder
Used Part : Root
Product Type : Herbs
Organic : Organic/Natural/IPM
Packging : 20 Kg Bag or Customized
Container Capacity : 20' Container: 8 MT 40' Container: 16 MT
Overview
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), commonly known as Mulethi, is a traditional herb valued for its naturally sweet flavor and therapeutic properties. Available in dried roots, sticks, and powdered forms, licorice is widely used in culinary, herbal, and medicinal applications. It is prized for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it a versatile ingredient in nutraceuticals, wellness formulations, and personal care products.
- Uses
- Culinary: Used in herbal teas, confectionery, flavoring agents, and traditional sweets.
- Herbal & Nutraceuticals: Incorporated into powders, capsules, and wellness supplements for digestive and respiratory health.
- Traditional Remedies: Used in Ayurveda for respiratory support, throat soothing, and digestive wellness.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Added to skin care and hair care products for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Benefits
- Supports respiratory health and soothes throat irritation.
- Aids digestion and gut health.
- Contains antioxidants that promote overall wellness.
- Exhibits anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting properties.
- Naturally sweet, providing flavor without sugar in foods and beverages.
Industry Applications
- Food & Beverage: Used in herbal teas, confectionery, flavoring, and functional foods.
- Herbal & Nutraceuticals: Incorporated into capsules, powders, and wellness formulations.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Added to skincare and haircare products for soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Pharmaceuticals: Ingredient in Ayurvedic and herbal medicines for digestive, respiratory, and immune support.
- Functional Foods & Beverages: Added to health drinks, tonics, and fortified wellness products.
| # | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Dried root pieces or sticks, cylindrical, with a fibrous outer layer |
| 2 | Color | External: Brownish-grey; Internal: Yellow |
| 3 | Flavor & Aroma | Intensely sweet and characteristic licorice flavor, mildly earthy aroma |
| 4 | Moisture | NMT 10.0% |
| 6 | Total Ash | NMT 6.0% |
| 7 | Acid Insoluble Ash | NMT 1.0% |
| 8 | Foreign Matter | NMT 1.0% |
| 9 | Glycyrrhizin Content | Varies by grade, typically NLT 2.0% |
| 10 | Microbiological | Conforms to standard food safety limits |

