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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Licorice Root ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Licorice Root ?

Le/La/L'Licorice Root a un goût intensely sweet (50 times sweeter than sugar), anisy, earthy, slightly bitter. avec des arômes 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

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Licorice Root

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Licorice Root est Anise Extract, à utiliser dans un rapport de Varies (potent). Captures the characteristic anisy flavor, good for baking and liqueurs, but lacks sweetness.

Substituts pour Licorice Root avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Anise Extract Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Licorice Root

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Licorice Root ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Licorice Root ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Licorice Root ?

Le meilleur substitut est Anise Extract (Varies (potent)). Captures the characteristic anisy flavor, good for baking and liqueurs, but lacks sweetness.

Comment choisir et conserver le Licorice Root ?

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

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