Licorice Root Extract

 

Licorice Root Extract is derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra, a plant with an extensive history of use across traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbal medicine. Its primary bioactive marker compound, glycyrrhizin (glycyrrhizic acid), is roughly 50 times sweeter than sucrose and drives much of its traditional use in digestive and respiratory-support applications, while a separate compound, glabridin, gives licorice extract a distinct secondary application in skin-brightening cosmetic formulations.

Sheerherb's Licorice Root Extract is extracted from Glycyrrhiza glabra root and standardized to glycyrrhizin content, with HPLC verification confirmed on every batch. We supply supplement manufacturers, functional food producers, and cosmetic formulators sourcing licorice raw material for digestive-support, throat-soothing, and skin-brightening product lines.

 

 

 

Item	Detail
Botanical Source	Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (root)
Appearance	Yellowish-brown fine powder
Assay	Glycyrrhizin 5% / 20% / 40% (HPLC, customizable)
Test Method	HPLC
CAS No.	68916-91-6
Related Compounds	Glabridin, liquiritin, liquiritigenin, glabrene (present at lower standardized extract levels)
Particle Size	80–100 mesh
Moisture	≤5%
Solubility	Partially water-soluble
Flavor/Odor	Characteristic licorice odor and flavor
Heavy Metals / Microbial Limits	Meets standard international food-grade limits
Shelf Life	24 months when stored properly
Storage	Cool, dry place, protected from direct light and moisture
Certification	ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL, Kosher, Organic

Custom glycyrrhizin standardization and glabridin-focused extraction can be arranged for specific formulation needs - request a sample before confirming your order.

Licorice Root Extract is valued mainly for its glycyrrhizin and glabridin content, which underpins its dual positioning across supplement and cosmetic categories:

1. Digestive Support Formulations

Traditional use for digestive comfort supports its inclusion in digestive-focused herbal blends, teas, and capsule formulas.

2. Throat & Respiratory Soothing Category

Its demulcent, soothing properties support inclusion in throat lozenges, syrups, and respiratory-support formulations.

3. Skin Brightening & Cosmetic Applications

Glabridin, a distinct compound found in licorice root, has documented tyrosinase-inhibiting activity, supporting its use in skin-brightening serums and creams as an alternative or complement to other brightening actives.

4. Anti-Inflammatory & Antioxidant Positioning

Its established anti-inflammatory and antioxidant profile supports both oral wellness formulas and topical soothing skincare applications.

 

 

Digestive & Throat-Support Supplements

Standardized glycyrrhizin content supports capsule, lozenge, and syrup formulations targeting digestive comfort and throat-soothing claims.

Herbal Teas & Flavor Applications

Its natural sweetness and characteristic flavor support inclusion in herbal tea blends and natural flavoring applications.

Skin-Brightening Cosmetics

Glabridin-focused extraction supports use in serums, creams, and treatment products targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation.

 

Sheerherb has been producing Licorice Root Extract for years and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL, Kosher, and Organic standards. As a supplier serving customers worldwide, we keep pricing competitive without compromising on standardization accuracy - no shortcuts on testing.

We operate our own extraction facility and R&D team, which means formulation questions, custom standardization (including glabridin-focused extraction for cosmetic use), and sample requests are handled in-house rather than passed through a third party - giving you faster turnaround and more control over the final spec.

If you're comparing Licorice Root Extract wholesale prices or need a Glycyrrhiza glabra supplier for OEM/private label supplement or cosmetic production, contact chriswang@sheerherb.com for current pricing, COA samples, and a formal quote.

 

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