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
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