E958 – Glycyrrhizi

Description

Glycyrrhizin is a triterpene glycoside derived from the root of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra), typically used as the potassium or calcium salt of glycyrrhizic acid. It functions as a high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener (50-100 times sweeter than sucrose) and flavor enhancer, noted for its strong licorice flavor and prolonged sweetness.

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