Licorice Extract 99% Powder

Product Overview

Licorice Extract 99% is a highly concentrated botanical ingredient derived from licorice root, standardized to approximately 99% glycyrrhizic acid, its principal triterpenoid saponin. It is primarily used in nutraceutical, food, beverage, and formulation applications requiring a concentrated licorice-derived active with defined analytical purity.

Licorice root is obtained from Glycyrrhiza species, particularly Glycyrrhiza glabra and related botanical sources. Glycyrrhizic acid, also known as glycyrrhizin, is the characteristic sweet-tasting saponin responsible for much of licorice extract's functional and sensory profile.

What Is Licorice Extract 99%?

Licorice Extract 99% is a high-purity licorice-derived ingredient standardized around glycyrrhizic acid. In commercial ingredient specifications, a 99% grade generally refers to a highly purified glycyrrhizic acid-rich material rather than a conventional full-spectrum licorice root extract.

Glycyrrhizic acid is a triterpenoid saponin composed of glycyrrhetinic acid linked to glucuronic acid units. Its high water solubility relative to many botanical constituents makes concentrated glycyrrhizic acid suitable for applications where controlled addition of a licorice-derived sweetening and functional component is required.

Specifications

Key Benefits

• High-purity licorice-derived ingredient for formulations requiring a concentrated glycyrrhizic acid specification.
• Defined analytical standardization supports consistent dosing and batch-to-batch quality control.
• Glycyrrhizic acid provides a characteristic licorice-derived sweet taste and can contribute functional properties in suitable formulations.
• Suitable for nutraceutical, food, beverage, and botanical ingredient applications.
• Fine powder format supports incorporation into dry blends and other controlled formulation systems.

Applications

Licorice Extract 99% can be used in applications where a concentrated and analytically defined licorice-derived ingredient is required, subject to applicable food, supplement, and labeling regulations.

• Dietary supplement formulations
• Botanical capsules and tablets
• Functional food and beverage formulations
• Natural flavor and taste-modification systems
• Herbal ingredient blends
• Research and formulation development involving glycyrrhizic acid

How to Select the Right Licorice Specification

The most important procurement consideration for a 99% licorice ingredient is to distinguish a highly purified glycyrrhizic acid specification from a conventional licorice root extract. These materials can have very different constituent profiles, sensory characteristics, formulation behavior, and intended uses.

This distinction is particularly important for formulation and regulatory review because a high-purity glycyrrhizic acid ingredient should not be treated as interchangeable with a conventional licorice root extract. Buyers should match the assay specification to the intended dosage, sensory profile, and target-market requirements.

Formulation and Handling Considerations

Glycyrrhizic acid is a concentrated licorice constituent, so the appropriate inclusion level depends on the finished formulation and applicable regulatory requirements. Formulators should calculate the contribution of the 99% ingredient to the finished product rather than treating it as equivalent to a lower-standardized licorice extract on a weight-for-weight basis.

Because glycyrrhizic acid can contribute strong sweetness and a characteristic licorice taste, sensory evaluation is useful when developing foods, beverages, or flavored supplement products. Solubility and dispersion should also be evaluated in the actual formulation matrix.

Why Choose This Product

• High verified purity with a clearly defined glycyrrhizic acid standardization target.
• Produced under GMP-standard conditions with controlled botanical processing and purification.
• In-house R&D and testing capabilities support specification development and quality evaluation.
• Per-batch testing can cover identity, assay, heavy metals, microbiological parameters, residual solvents, and moisture.
• Standard and custom specifications can support different formulation and processing requirements.
• Stable bulk supply and global export experience support commercial procurement programs.
• Third-party testing and applicable certifications can be provided where relevant to the product and target market.

Packaging Options

Standard commercial packaging commonly includes 1 kg or 5 kg aluminum foil bags and 25 kg fiber drums. Custom packaging, labeling, and packing configurations can be arranged according to order requirements and product handling needs.

OEM & Private Label

Licorice-derived ingredients can be incorporated into customized nutraceutical programs, including capsule, tablet, powder, beverage, and other finished-product formats. OEM and ODM support may include formulation development, dosage-form production, private labeling, and customized packaging.

Particle size, packaging format, formulation specifications, and finished-product configuration can be adapted to the intended manufacturing process and target-market requirements.

Quality Control

Quality control for Licorice Extract 99% should verify both the botanical identity and the declared glycyrrhizic acid specification. Typical batch-release controls include:

• Botanical identity verification
• Glycyrrhizic acid assay by HPLC or UPLC
• Heavy metals analysis
• Microbiological testing
• Residual solvent testing
• Moisture content verification

Technical documentation such as COA, TDS, and SDS can support incoming inspection, formulation development, and regulatory review. Final claims, dosage, and labeling should be assessed against the requirements of the destination market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 99% mean in Licorice Extract 99%?

For a high-purity licorice ingredient, 99% generally refers to glycyrrhizic acid assay rather than 99% of the complete chemical constituents naturally present in licorice root. Buyers should verify the analytical method and specification on the COA before comparing this material with conventional licorice extracts.

Is Licorice Extract 99% the same as standard licorice root extract?

No. A 99% glycyrrhizic acid material is substantially more concentrated in its principal marker than a conventional full-spectrum licorice extract. The two should be evaluated separately for constituent profile, sensory characteristics, formulation behavior, inclusion level, and target-market regulatory requirements.

How should Licorice Extract 99% be stored?

Store the ingredient tightly sealed in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Good packaging integrity is important because moisture exposure can affect powder handling and storage stability. For commercial production, storage conditions should follow the applicable product documentation and finished formulation requirements.

Conclusion

Licorice Extract 99% is a high-purity licorice-derived ingredient centered on glycyrrhizic acid standardization. Its main B2B value is the ability to introduce a precisely defined, concentrated licorice constituent into nutraceutical, food, beverage, and formulation systems. Procurement teams should verify the 99% assay definition, analytical method, and documentation before selecting it for production.

Contact us today to request samples, a COA, technical documents, and a wholesale quotation for Licorice Extract 99%.