Liquorice Root Cut ~ Glycyrrhiza glabra Description: Our Liquorice Root Cut has a sweet and slightly salty flavour and is reminiscent of aniseed and fennel in taste. Ingredients: Liquorice Root Cut, dried, and cut roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra. Allergy Advice: Liquorice Root Cut contains a naturally occurring source of salicylates and is best avoided by people eating a salicylate free diet. Contains liquorice root - in case of high blood pressure, excessive consumption of this product should be avoided. Uses: Make syrup from the root and use to flavour ice cream, sorbets, and sauces for fruit. Liquorice is naturally sweet; it contains glycyrrhizin, a natural chemical that is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Add liquorice root to teas or infusions; try adding it to peppermint or spearmint for a pleasant digestive tea for after mealtimes. The root can also be added to stocks for beef casseroles and stews and to homebrew beers to add an interesting flavour.
