Licorice Root

Licorice is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae (legume) family. The Glycyrrhiza genus includes several species, with Glycyrrhiza glabra (European or English licorice) and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice) being the most commonly used for commercial purposes.Licorice has a sweet and slightly bitter flavor profile. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in candies, confectionery, herbal teas, and certain alcoholic beverages (e.g., anise-flavored liqueurs like Sambuca and Ouzo).