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Natural Licorice Root Extract Powder 98% Glycyrrhizic Acid Organic Plant-Derived Sweetener for Clean-Label Wellness Formulations
Licorice Root Extract Powder
50x Sweeter than Sugar
Clean-Label
Vegan
From the deep roots of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, organically cultivated under EU and USDA NOP standards, comes our 98% Glycyrrhizic Acid Licorice Root Extract. Gentle water-based extraction preserves the root’s delicate phytochemical integrity, yielding a fine yellow powder 50 times sweeter than sugar. For herbal tea blenders, natural supplement formulators, and botanical skincare creators, this is sweetness the way nature intended.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Licorice Root Extract Powder |
| Latin Name | Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch |
| CAS Number | 1405-86-3 |
| Active Ingredient | Glycyrrhizic Acid |
| Active Loading | 98% (HPLC) |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Used Part | Root |
| Mesh Size | 100% through 80 mesh |
| Natural Sweetness | ~50x sucrose equivalent |
| Organic Certification | EU Organic, USDA NOP |
| Shelf Life | Refer to batch COA |
Botanical Origin
Where It Comes From
In the vast semi-arid landscapes of northern China, Glycyrrhiza uralensis sinks its roots deep into mineral-rich alkaline soils. This is no quick crop. Each root takes three to four full years to accumulate enough glycyrrhizic acid to justify harvest. Time measured not in growing seasons, but in the slow, patient chemistry of a plant building its defenses underground.
Ancient herbalists in Traditional Chinese Medicine knew licorice as “Gan Cao” (sweet herb) and classified it as a “superior herb” in Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica, one of the world’s oldest pharmacological texts. For over 4,000 years, it has been prized for its remarkable harmonizing ability — bringing together disparate herbs in a formula and tempering their harshness.
Our extraction philosophy honors this tradition: gentle water-based processing with no harsh organic solvents, low-temperature concentration, and purification that preserves phytochemical integrity over maximum throughput. The result is a 98% pure glycyrrhizic acid powder that carries the soft golden hue and delicate herbal character of its source.
EU Organic Certified
Cultivation to finished powder meets EU organic regulations. No synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
USDA NOP Certified
National Organic Program certified for full supply chain organic compliance across all processing stages.
Water-Based Extraction
No harsh solvents. No synthetic carriers. Clean botanical processing from root to powder. Compatible with vegan and clean-label positioning.
Product Highlights
Nature’s Purity, Verified
HPLC-quantified glycyrrhizic acid from organically cultivated roots. A clean-label sweetener compatible with vegan, plant-based, and natural product formulations.
Sugar-Sweet, Naturally
Approximately 50 times sweeter than sucrose, zero calories. Smooth, lingering sweetness with a subtle herbal finish for reduced-sugar innovations.
One Ingredient, Five Functions
Sweetens. Soothes inflammation. Modulates immunity. Calms allergies. Shows antiviral activity. Reduces formulation complexity while expanding wellness storytelling.
Years of Herbal Wisdom
Documented in Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica as a “superior herb.” Modern science now validates what ancient herbalists observed for millennia.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
| Product Name | Licorice Root Extract Powder | Batch No. | CRSL230724 |
| CAS No. | 1405-86-3 | Test Date | 2025-07-26 |
| Manufacturing Date | 2025-07-24 | Expiry Date | 2028-07-23 |
| Items | Specification | Methods | Results |
| Glycyrrhizic Acid | ≥ 98% | HPLC | Conformity |
| Appearance | Little Yellow Powder | Visual | Conformity |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 6.0% | Gravimetric | 4.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 1.0% | Gravimetric | 0.34% |
| pH (1% aq. sol.) | 4.0 – 6.0 | pH Meter | 5.01 |
| Sulfate | ≤ 0.5% | Turbidimetry | Conformity |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS | Conformity |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS | Conformity |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS | Conformity |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS | Conformity |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg | ICP-MS | Conformity |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | Plate Count | Conformity |
| Molds & Yeast | ≤ 100 CFU/g | Plate Count | Conformity |
| E. coli | Negative / 25g | USP <62> | Conformity |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25g | USP <62> | Conformity |
| Shelf Life | Please refer to the batch-specific COA and product labelling for the exact expiry date. | ||
| Package | 1 kg/foil bag or 25 kg/drum; nitrogen flushing and light protection included. | ||
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, dark, and sealed container below 25°C. | ||
Function & Wellness Benefits
Nature’s Sweetener
Fifty times sweeter than sugar, completely plant-derived, zero calories, yet doesn’t taste artificial or chemically engineered. A smooth, lingering sweetness with a subtle herbal finish for consumers seeking to reduce sugar without synthetic alternatives.
Soothing Inflammation Gently
Naturally modulates COX-2 and LOX inflammatory pathways through a gentle, plant-derived mechanism. The reason licorice root has been the go-to herb for soothing teas, throat lozenges, and calming skincare for centuries.
Immune Harmony
Supports natural immune rhythm by modulating cytokine production (TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-1beta), promoting balance rather than overstimulation. Ideal for daily wellness routines, especially during seasonal transitions.
Seasonal Comfort, Naturally
Stabilizes mast cells and reduces histamine release, helping calm the body’s overreaction to environmental triggers. A plant-based path to comfortable breathing and calm skin year-round.
Applications
Herbal Teas & Wellness Infusions
Golden licorice-mint fusion teas, naturally sweet and caffeine-free. Complements chamomile, peppermint, ginger, and fennel in wellness blends that taste indulgent but are genuinely functional.
Clean-Label Supplements
For consumers who read ingredient labels, “Glycyrrhizic Acid from Organic Licorice Root” builds trust. Immune-support capsules, seasonal-comfort tablets, and digestive-wellness powder blends.
Botanical Skincare
A cult favorite in K-Beauty and clean skincare for calming redness and soothing irritation. From calming sheet masks to glow-boosting serums to sensitive-skin creams.
Naturally Sweetened Confectionery
Sugar-free throat lozenges that taste good. Organic candies with no artificial sweeteners. Clean-label indulgences that deliver on taste without the sugar load.
Plant-Based Culinary Creation
Naturally sweetened sauces, herbal dressings, botanical honey alternatives. Sweetens with character, adding depth and complexity rather than sugary one-dimensionality.
