glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract is a botanical extract obtained from the roots of the licorice plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., belonging to the Leguminosae family. Typically appearing as a concentrated natural extract, it exhibits characteristic licorice odor and flavor notes that are sweet and root-like. This material is widely recognized under several synonyms, including licorice root extract and actiphyte of licorice root extract. The extract contains key compounds such as glycyrrhizic acid and is often used in flavoring and cosmetic applications. As a plant-derived substance, detailed information on its structure and properties can be found in public databases like PubChem. The extract is sourced from cultivated licorice roots through solvent extraction methods, ensuring a natural origin for diverse industrial uses.

The extract naturally occurs within the roots of the licorice plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra, a species grown in various regions. Its applications span the cosmetic and flavor industries, where it serves as a flavoring ingredient imparting characteristic sweet licorice notes. In cosmetics, it acts as a skin conditioning agent with emollient, smoothing, and soothing properties, enhancing formulation performance. Flavor and fragrance applications utilize it as a perfuming agent and flavor enhancer. Standards such as FEMA (US) regulate its use in food flavorings, supporting its acceptance and safety. Its multifunctional profile makes it valuable across product categories including baked goods and confectionery, conditioned by established usage limits to maintain safety and consumer acceptability.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract exhibits a specific gravity ranging from 0.9913 to 1.0613 measured at 25 °C, indicating a density close to that of water, which facilitates blending in aqueous formulations. Its refractive index lies between 1.34 and 1.39 at 20 °C, reflecting its optical density and purity. The extract requires storage in cool, dry, and light-protected conditions to maintain chemical stability, with a typical shelf-life of at least six months or longer under proper conditions. These properties affect its behavior in product formulations, influencing solubility, dispersion, and sensory characteristics. The extract's physical profile supports its function in emulsions and aqueous systems where appearance and stability are critical.

	glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
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FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	1302.12.0000
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Safety information

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Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 14200 mg/kg intraperitoneal-rat LD50 1420 mg/kg oral-mouse LD50 > 7500 mg/kg intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 1500 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicity:
subcutaneous-rat LD50 4200 mg/kg subcutaneous-mouse LD50 4000 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	84.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	33.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	29000.00000
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	39.00000
fruit ices:		-	39.00000
gelatins / puddings:		-	4.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	130.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

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glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

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