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Description
"Licorice Powder" is a fine, sweet-tasting powder made from the dried roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It offers glycyrrhizin, saponins, and soothing plant compounds that support digestion, throat comfort, and hormonal balance while contributing antioxidant activity and mild adrenal support for overall vitality. Popular in herbal teas, baked goods, and functional blends, it delivers natural sweetness without refined sugar. This earthy powder brings a classic herbal profile to health-forward cooking and wellness practices.
Category
Powders, Herbs
Licorice Powder
Benefits
Naturally sweet alternative: Offers a rich, earthy sweetness without added sugar—perfect for teas, desserts, or smoothies.
Soothes the digestive system: Traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease occasional discomfort or bloating.
Provides antioxidant protection: Contains flavonoids and other compounds that help guard cells from oxidative stress.
Supports gentle inflammation relief: Known for mild anti-inflammatory benefits when enjoyed in moderation.
Naturally sweet alternative: Offers a rich, earthy sweetness without added sugar—perfect for teas, desserts, or smoothies.
Soothes the digestive system: Traditionally used to calm the stomach and ease occasional discomfort or bloating.
Provides antioxidant protection: Contains flavonoids and other compounds that help guard cells from oxidative stress.
Supports gentle inflammation relief: Known for mild anti-inflammatory benefits when enjoyed in moderation.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
16 | Medium
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
78 | High
References
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