Licorice Extract

Licorice Extract (CAS 68916-91-6), also known by its FEMA 2629 designation, is a standardized botanical extract derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza species.

Where is Licorice Extract used?

• Confectionery: authentic flavor for hard candies, soft chews and licorice-type sweets
• Beverages: natural sweetness modifier and flavor enhancer in herbal teas and functional drinks
• Tobacco flavorings
• Pharmaceutical oral dosage forms: masks bitter actives in syrups, lozenges and chewable tablets
• Personal care: skin-brightening creams and serums
• It delivers a sweet, slightly anise-like flavor profile.

Good to know: Consistent glycyrrhizin content and origin traceability are key sourcing criteria.

Commercial specifications

• Glycyrrhizin content typically declared as a key quality parameter