Organic Licorice Root Powder | USDA Certified | (8 oz)

Good quality, worth the money.

Using this to brighten my gums. It appears to be lightening.

If you're expecting this to taste and smell like licorice candy, don't buy this; buy Anise powder or seeds instead, because this is the flavor and aroma that you're seeking. This licorice powder smells and tastes both earthy and woody, and is quite sweet to boot. That sweetness is how you know it's genuine licorice root because it's active compound, glycyrrhizin, which is about 50 times sweeter than sugar, is what gives it this property. As for its appearance, it's yellow and extremely finely ground making it easy to dissolve in water and food dishes. If you like tea, my recommendation for this powder is to mix 8oz of boiling water with 1/4 tsp licorice powder and 1/4 tsp anise powder to create a tea that resembles the flavor and aroma of licorice candy. Just don't indulge in it too much, however, as having glycyrrhizin in excess can have serious side effects, so keep consuming this tea to once or twice a week. Overall this is some pretty solid licorice powder and you get quite a lot for your money. The only thing I dislike is that the bag it comes in is not resealable, so make sure you have a container ready to store the powder in. I reused an old glass instant coffee container from Walmart for mine.

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