Wednesday 22 May 2019

Sweet Roots: Licorice



Sweet Roots 



Glycyrrhiza Glabra is known as Sweet Roots


Glycyrrhiza is derived from 

Ancient Greek term Glykos meaning Sweet and Rhiza meaning Root




Licorice (or liquorice) is an extract from the root of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra. The extract has been consumed by humans since ancient times.
The roots of the leguminous plant Glycyrrhiza glabra yield a sweet sap that is one of the sweetest naturally occurring substances. 
It is 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar (sucrose)! 
The extracted sap in a liquid or solid form is what is commonly known as licorice, a name that comes from Old French licoresse 
Licorice candy is popular among young and old and has that unique, sweet yet medicinal flavor.


Little do we know that the flavor we associate with licorice in candies is mostly from aniseed oil that helps to augment the taste. True licorice has an intensely sweet, musty, earthy flavor.



Licorice: Not Good For A Treat





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