Ammonium glycyrrhizinate

Ammonium glycyrrhizinate (CAS 53956-04-0) is the ammonium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, derived from licorice root extract. It is sold under trade names including Glycamil, Glycyrram, and Magnasweet. No E-code has been assigned for this ingredient.

In personal care formulations, it functions as a skin conditioner and humectant by attracting and retaining moisture within the stratum corneum, while its antioxidant activity helps protect formulations from oxidative degradation. In food and pharmaceutical applications, it serves as a flavor modifier and pH buffer, leveraging the natural sweetness profile of glycyrrhizic acid to mask bitter actives.

Ammonium glycyrrhizinate is available as a white to slightly yellow powder and supplied in cosmetic and food-grade specifications. It falls under REACH registration requirements for EU commerce and is classified under HS code 29389090. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against relevant pharmacopoeial or FCC standards for their application.