Alfarid Corporation - Liquorice Exporter
Alfarid Corporation (AFC) is known for being the most prominent manufacturer, exporter and supplier of premium quality, dried liquorice roots (Mulethi) (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) across the world.
We supply elite quality licorice roots, selected and unselected, with yellow tip in the form of cut pieces, longsticks, extract in block form and licorice 120 mesh powder.
Organic Licorice Exporter
Organic licorice is one
of the most widely used herb from the ancient medical history of Ayurveda,
both as a medicine and also as a flavoring herb to disguise the unpleasant
flavor of other medications. It is a very sweet, moist, soothing herb that
detoxifies and protects the liver and is also a powerful anti-inflammatory,
being used in conditions as varied as arthritis and mouth ulcers.
Description: Glycyrrhiza is a hardy herb or undershrub, usually of 2
m height. It is tall, erect perennial plant with light, gracefully-spreading
pinnate foliage and dark green lanceolate leaflets that hang down at night
and violet to lavender color flower. The roots are brown, long and
cylindrical.
The root of this plant, used as a flavoring in candy, liqueurs, tobacco, and
medicines.
Distribution: Licorice grows in the sub - tropical and warm temperate
regions of the world, chiefly in Mediterranean countries.
Since early times the root has been used medicinally (for coughs and as a
laxative); it is used also in brewing, for confectionery, and for flavoring
(e.g., in some tobacco). The licorice plant, a perennial with blue pealike
blossoms, is cultivated chiefly in the Middle East
Liquorice Extract and Powder
Liquorice extract is produced by boiling liquorice root and subsequently
evaporating most of the water. Liquorice extract is traded both in solid and
syrup form. Its active principle is glycyrrhizin, a sweetener more than 50
times as sweet as sucrose which also has pharmaceutical effects.
Powdered liquorice root is an effective cough remedy (expectorant), and has
been used for this purpose since ancient times, especially in ayurvedic
medicine where it is also used in tooth powders. Modern cough syrups often
include liquorice extract as an ingredient. Additionally, licorice may be
useful for both mouth ulcers and peptic ulcers. Naturopathic medicinal uses
include treatment of peptic and oral ulcers.
Benefits of Using Licorice :
•
Licorice can be chewed on to relieve sore throats.
• Gargling with an infusion of Licorice root is reputed to relieve oral
inflammations, dry coughs, bronchitis and asthma.
• Soothes irritation caused by acids, and coats digestive and urinary
tracts. Hence, Licorice may be prescribed for indigestion, heartburn, and
gastric ulcers.
• Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Licorice is a time-honoured remedy for arthritis.
• Externally applied for treating eczema, herpes, and canker sores (mouth
ulcers).
• Strengthens the immune system.
Currently, the herb is being investigated as a possible cancer treatment.
It is suspected that the compounds in Licorice root may be able to inhibit
the growth of cancerous cells.
Culinary use
Liquorice flavor is found in a wide variety of liquorice candies. The most
popular in the United Kingdom are very sweet Liquorice Allsorts. In
continental Europe, however, far stronger, saltier, candies are preferred.
It should be noted, though, that in most of these candies the taste is
reinforced by aniseed oil, and the actual content of liquorice is quite
low. Additionally, liquorice is found in some soft drinks, and is in some
herbal teas where it provides a sweet aftertaste. The flavour is common in
medicines to disguise unpleasant flavours.
Chinese cuisine uses liquorice as a culinary spice for savory foods. It is
often employed to flavor broths and foods simmered in soy sauce.
Other herbs and spices of similar flavour include Anise and Fennel.
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