Description

Licorice Extract CAS NO 68916-91-6 is a concentrated botanical preparation derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, valued for its primary active component, glycyrrhizin. This natural extract is a cornerstone ingredient for formulators seeking to leverage its distinctive sweet flavor and multifunctional bioactive properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries, where it serves as a natural sweetener, flavor enhancer, and functional active.

Application

• Food & Beverage: Used as a natural high-potency sweetener and flavor modifier in confectionery, baked goods, tobacco products, and herbal teas.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into formulations for throat lozenges, herbal supplements, and wellness products targeting digestive and respiratory support.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or excipient in syrups, cough suppressants, and anti-inflammatory preparations.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Utilized for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties in creams, lotions, and oral care products.
• Traditional Medicine: A key component in various traditional medicinal systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a foaming agent in fire extinguishers and a flavoring agent in animal feed.

Basic Information

Product Name	Licorice Extract
CAS No.	68916-91-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Glycyrrhiza Extract; Licorice Root Extract; Sweet Root Extract; Gan Cao Extract; Glycyrrhizic Acid Extract; Liquorice Extract; Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract; Radix Glycyrrhizae Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Licorice Extract is produced under strict quality management protocols. We offer various grades, including those compliant with food-grade (FCC) and nutraceutical standards. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent potency, purity, and safety. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as glycyrrhizin content, heavy metals, and microbial limits is available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to yellow-brown powder
Identification (HPLC/TLC)	Complies
Assay (Glycyrrhizin Content)	20% - 25% (Customizable)
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 7.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
E. Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.