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Liquorice Paste
Liquorice, or licorice, is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a herbaceous perennial legume native to southern Europe, India, and parts of Asia. It is not botanically related to anise, star anise, or fennel, which are sources of similar flavouring compounds.
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Liquorice paste Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Sweet | Liquorice paste has a pronounced sweet taste due to the presence of glycyrrhizin, a compound that gives it its characteristic flavor. |
| Bitter | Liquorice paste may contain slight bitterness, especially in certain varieties with higher concentrations of certain compounds. | |
| Nutritional Value | Phytochemicals | Liquorice paste contains various phytochemicals, including flavonoids and saponins, which contribute to its potential health benefits. |
| Color | Natural Pigments | Liquorice paste may have a dark color due to the presence of natural pigments from licorice root extract. |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Liquorice paste has a distinct aroma that comes from the volatile compounds present in licorice root extract. |
| Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Liquorice paste may have a slightly acidic pH due to the presence of certain acids in the formulation. |
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