Intense sweetness from glycyrrhizic acid enhances flavor in recipes and beverages
Historically used for flavoring candy and traditional medicines for holistic wellness
Anti-inflammatory properties support digestion and may help with arthritis
Distinct anise or fennel aroma and flavor for a comforting culinary experience
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In Sanskrit, it is called "Malathi" or "sweet stalk". The Greeks named it "sweet root" and the Chinese call it "gan cao", which means "sweet grass". The intense sweetness can be traced to glycyrrhizic acid that is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Besides its use to flavor candy and medicines it is commonly used for its anti-inflammatory actio