Glycyrrhizin is the Main Ingredient in Licorice: A Comprehensive Look
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Historically used for medicinal purposes since ancient Egypt, the unmistakable flavour of natural licorice comes from the root of the *Glycyrrhiza glabra* plant. The potent compound responsible for both the characteristic taste and many of its health effects is called glycyrrhizin, which is 30 to 50 times sweeter than table sugar.
