Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Country of Origin: Egypt
Production: The licorice roots are harvested by hand, then cleaned, cut, and dried in the sun.
Description: Licorice root is a sweet and woody-tasting herb that comes from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It has been used for thousands of years as a natural sweetener. The root contains glycyrrhizin, a compound that gives it its characteristic sweetness.
Uses: Licorice root is used in some herbal teas and candies as a natural sweetener.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
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