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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra Allergen-Free
Licorice Root

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Middle Eastern, Asian, European
  • Seasonality Year-Round (harvested dried)
  • Source Glycyrrhiza glabra plant root

¿Qué es Licorice Root?

The root of the licorice plant, prized for its distinct sweet, anisy flavor and used in confections, teas, and herbal remedies.

¿A qué sabe Licorice Root?

Licorice Root tiene un sabor intensely sweet (50 times sweeter than sugar), anisy, earthy, slightly bitter. con aromas distinct anise, sweet, earthy..

Taste
Intensely sweet (50 times sweeter than sugar), anisy, earthy, slightly bitter.
Texture
Fibrous (raw/dried), smooth (extract/candies).
Aroma
Distinct anise, sweet, earthy.
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 5 g (small piece)
Calories375 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.0 g
Total Carbohydrate90 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Total Sugars7 g
Calcium200 mg
Iron2.0 mg
Potassium800 mg

El Secreto del Chef

For a concentrated flavor, simmer licorice root pieces in water or milk, then strain before use.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Licorice Root

El mejor sustituto para Licorice Root es Anise Extract, usado en una proporción de Varies (potent). Captures the characteristic anisy flavor, good for baking and liqueurs, but lacks sweetness.

Sustitutos para Licorice Root con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Anise Extract Mejor Varies (potent) Captures the characteristic anisy flavor, good for baking and liqueurs, but lacks sweetness.
Fennel Seeds 1:1 (ground) Offers a similar sweet, anisy aroma and flavor, excellent in savory and sweet dishes.
Star Anise 1 pod per 1 inch root Stronger, more complex anise flavor, ideal for infusing liquids or stews.
Tarragon 1:1 (fresh chopped) Distinct licorice-like notes, especially French tarragon, good for savory applications.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Licorice Root

  1. Purchase whole, dried root or pure extract.
  2. Be mindful of potential blood pressure effects.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Licorice Root?

  • Chocolate
  • fennel
  • citrus
  • ginger
  • mint
  • seafood
  • poultry.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Licorice Root?

Intensely sweet (50 times sweeter than sugar), anisy, earthy, slightly bitter. Distinct anise, sweet, earthy.

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Licorice Root?

El mejor sustituto es Anise Extract (Varies (potent)). Captures the characteristic anisy flavor, good for baking and liqueurs, but lacks sweetness.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Licorice Root?

Purchase whole, dried root or pure extract. Be mindful of potential blood pressure effects.

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