عرق سوس

🌿 Licorice Root (Dried / Ground)

Also known as: Glycyrrhiza glabra, Sweet Root, عرق سوس

📝 General Description

Licorice root is derived from the dried roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It is well known for its naturally sweet flavor and wide range of applications in herbal teas, traditional medicine, and natural sweeteners. Licorice root has been used for centuries for its soothing effects on the digestive system, anti-inflammatory properties, and immune-boosting potential.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Light to medium brown

Form: Available as dried slices or ground powder

Odor: Sweet, earthy aroma

Taste: Intensely sweet with a woody and slightly bitter undertone

Moisture Content: ≤ 10%

Particle Size (powder): 60–80 mesh

Purity: ≥ 98%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

🧪 Chemical Properties

Glycyrrhizin Content: 5%–15% (depending on quality)

Total Ash: ≤ 8%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%

Volatile Oil Content: ≤ 0.5%

pH (aqueous solution): 5.5 – 7.0

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 320–350 kcal

Protein: 6–8 g

Fat: 1–2 g

Carbohydrates: 60–70 g

Fiber: 10–15 g

Sugars: 25–35 g (natural sugars)

Sodium: 40–60 mg

Calcium: 100–150 mg

Iron: 3–5 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Conforms to international food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FDA, EU)

Free from artificial colorants, preservatives, and contaminants

Non-GMO, non-irradiated

Organoleptic characteristics consistent across batches

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Polypropylene bags, kraft paper sacks, or cartons upon request

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture, sunlight, and strong odors

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍵 Applications

Ingredient in herbal teas and infusions

Used in traditional and alternative medicine (digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, etc.)

Natural sweetener in candies, syrups, and lozenges

Used in cosmetics and personal care (e.g., skin-brightening agents)

Flavoring agent in beverages and liqueurs

📞 Contact

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