Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Licorice Root Extract (>2% glabridin)

Licorice Root Extract (>2% glabridin) — English (v3)

Manufacturer: AltraFlora

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Product information

  • Product Name: Licorice root SFE extract (origin: Turkey), PN AF-GLGL1TSF
  • Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
  • Parts utilized for extraction: Roots and rhizomes (dry)
  • Appearance: Dark amber viscous oil
  • Aroma: Characteristic
  • Solubility: Immiscible with water

Raw material specification

AnalysisMethodResult
Total ash for herbPh. Eur. (2.4.16)<3%
PesticidesGC/MS, LC-MS/MSComplies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.13)
Aflatoxins (G1, G2, B1, B2)AOAC 999.07Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.18)
Ochratoxin AAOAC 2004.10Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.22)
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH)JOSS 2002 25, pp. 96–100<10 ppb

Extract specification

AnalysisMethod SpecificationResult
Glabridin (CAS 59870-68-7)HPLC-DAD (in-house method)>2.0 %2.17 %
Glycyrrhizic acid (CAS 1405-86-3)HPLC-DAD (in-house method)<0.2 %N.D.
Loss on drying (%)Ph. Eur. (2.8.17)<5%2.3 %
Arsenic (As)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Cadmium (Cd)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 3 ppm)N.D.
Lead (Pb)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Mercury (Hg)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 0.1 ppm)N.D.
Total aerobic microbial count (cfu/g)ISO 4833-1<10000Complies
Yeast & mold (cfu/g)ISO 21527-2<100Complies
Escherichia coliISO 16649-2N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
SalmonellaISO 6579N.D. (in 25 g)N.D.
Pseudomonus aeruginosusISO 13720N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
Staphylococcus aureusISO 6888-1N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.

Additional data

  • Storage conditions: Store in cool and dry place, keep away from intense light and high heat.
  • Carrier: None. This is a pure extract obtained using supercritical CO2.
  • Packaging: 1–5 kg/bottle, 10–25–50 kg/drum.
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Dosage and use: The food and confectionery industry employs licorice extract as a natural sweetener and flavoring agent. Nutraceutical applications focus on digestive health and hepatoprotection. The cosmetic industry values glabridin for skin-brightening, while antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties support anti-aging and soothing skincare. Oral care products leverage antimicrobial activity against cariogenic bacteria.

Values above are transcribed from the PDF below, which remains the authoritative document. Results are from the batch named in the PDF.