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Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Plant Part Used: Root
Processing Method: Extraction
Licorice root, also known as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a perennial herb native to parts of Europe and Asia. The licorice plant features a long, woody taproot that contains the bioactive compounds responsible for its characteristic taste and medicinal properties. The primary active component in licorice root is glycyrrhizin, which gives the root its intense sweetness. Its potential health benefits and unique taste make it a valued addition to various products and applications.
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Brown | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | 90% Passes through #40 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Assay (Glycyrrhizin) | NMT 1% w/w | HPLC |
Bulk Untapped Density | 0.40 gm/ml - 0.80 gm/ml | USP<616> |
pH (1% aqueous solution) | 3.0 - 8.0 | USP <791> |
Bulk Tapped Density | 0.50 gm/ml - 0.90 gm/ml | USP<616> |
Identification | Positive by TLC | TLC |
Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
Lead | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
Microbiology Test | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Absent | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Absent | USP<62> |
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa | Absent | USP<62> |
Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | USP<62> |
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