Licorice Extract

1. Product Overview & Market Relevance

Our Licorice Extract offers a highly cost-effective and standardized source of Glycyrrhizic Acid at the 5 Percent concentration. This powdered format ensures high stability, easy storage, and precise batch-to-batch consistency, making it an ideal choice for bulk manufacturing where natural efficacy and economic viability are key priorities.

2. Technical Highlights and Critical Parameters

2.1 Mechanism of Action

• Soothing Action: The contained Glycyrrhizic Acid acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, helping to calm irritated skin and mucosal tissues.
• Flavor Modulation: Imparts a natural sweet profile, often used to improve the palatability of functional foods and supplements.
• Antioxidant Support: Provides natural antioxidant benefits, contributing to the stability and effectiveness of the final product.

2.2 Standard Technical Specifications

3. Market Positioning and Core Advantages

• Standardized Value: A consistent 5 Percent active content provides reliable efficacy at a competitive price point.
• Versatile Format: The powder form is universally easy to measure and integrate into dry, aqueous, and emulsified systems.
• Wide Application: Suitable for a broad range of products, including topical cosmetics, oral care, and nutraceuticals.

4. Formulation Guidelines

• Integration Phase: Can be added directly to the dry blend for tablets/capsules or dispersed into the water phase for liquid products.
• Dissolution Aid: For clear liquid formulations, pre-dissolving the powder in warm water (approx. 50-60 degrees Celsius) with agitation is recommended.
• Color Consideration: The natural brown color should be considered when formulating light-colored or clear final products.

5. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Confidence

Our quality and safety credentials include:

• COSMOS (Natural and Organic Cosmetic Standard)
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• HALAL Certification
• IQNET (The International Certification Network)
• Technical Dossier (Certificate of Analysis – COA, Technical Data Sheet – TDS, Material Safety Data Sheet – MSDS)

6. Typical Applications

• Nutraceuticals: Herbal supplements, powdered drinks, functional food ingredients.
• Cosmetics: Base ingredient for moisturizing creams, body lotions, and general-purpose soothing products.
• Oral Care: Toothpastes and mouthwashes requiring natural flavoring and anti-inflammatory properties.

7. Scientific Evidence Summary

• Traditional Use: Backed by centuries of traditional use in herbal medicine for its demulcent and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Efficacy Consistency: Standardized Glycyrrhizic Acid content ensures the anti-irritant effect is consistent and quantifiable across batches.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does the 5% Licorice Extract differ from the 7% Glycyrrhizic Acid Powder?

A: The 5% Licorice Extract is a broader, more cost-effective extract, while the 7% is typically more refined and concentrated, often used when higher potency is required. Both are highly effective natural ingredients.

Q2: Will the brown color affect my final product?

A: In dark or heavily pigmented products, the color is negligible. For clear or white products, it may impart a light off-white or cream color, which should be assessed in preliminary testing.

Q3: Is this extract suitable for both skin soothing and flavoring?

A: Yes, its dual functionality is one of its primary advantages, making it valuable across both cosmetic and food product lines.

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