What Is Glycyrrhizic Acid Used For？

Introduction of Glycyrrhizic Acid

The glycyrrhizic acid powder is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C42H62O16, which can be used as a medicine and has anti-inflammatory effects; in addition, it can also be used as a sweetener and can be widely used in various foods. Because this product is a good food additive and spice base, it has also been commonly used in medicine, food, and other industries in recent years.

Glycyrrhizic acid is the main active ingredient in licorice. This product can be extracted from licorice and its series of plants. The substance is a white crystalline powder with no smell and a unique sweetness. Glycyrrhizic acid is a substance that is difficult to dissolve in cold water, but it is very soluble in hot water. At the same time, it can also dissolve in organic solvents such as propylene glycol. This substance is entirely insoluble in oil and can be dissolved in hot water. The powder, the dissolved aqueous solution, is viscous jelly-like when cooled.

Benefits of glycyrrhizic acid powder

Anti-inflammatory effect: Glycyrrhizic acid powder can alleviate inflammatory reaction and relieve some inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Anti-ulcer effect: Glycyrrhizic acid powder can protect gastric mucosa and is helpful for digestive system diseases such as gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.
Anti-allergic effect: Glycyrrhizic acid powder can reduce allergic reaction and relieve allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis and skin allergy.
Regulating the immune system: Glycyrrhizic acid powder has a certain regulating effect on the immune system and can enhance the immune function of the body.

Application of glycyrrhizic acid powder

Stomach pain and dyspepsia: Glycyrrhizic acid powder can relieve gastrointestinal problems such as stomach pain, hyperacidity and dyspepsia. Usually used in combination with other herbs, such as Coptidis Rhizoma and Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae.
Cough and sore throat: Glycyrrhizic acid powder has the function of moistening throat and relieving cough, and is often used to treat cough, sore throat and other symptoms. Can be used with Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae and Semen Armeniacae Amarum.
Liver protection and detoxification: Glycyrrhizic acid powder has a certain liver protection effect and can be used for adjuvant treatment of liver diseases such as hepatitis and liver injury. It is also commonly used for detoxification, which is helpful for some poisoning situations.
Regulating the immune system: Glycyrrhizic acid powder can regulate the immune function of the body, and is often used for adjuvant treatment of immune system-related diseases, such as autoimmune diseases and allergic diseases.
Skin inflammation: glycyrrhizic acid powder can relieve some skin inflammation, such as eczema and urticaria. Commonly used for external ointment or oral compatibility.

Glycyrrhizic acid powder in the food

1. It can improve the salty taste of food. In addition to enhancing the inherent flavor of soy sauce, it can also eliminate the bitter taste of saccharin, and also has a synergistic effect on chemical flavoring agents.

2. It can be used in pickled vegetables. During the pickling process, it can overcome the shortcomings of fermentation failure, discoloration, and hardening caused by adding less sugar.

3. With the effect of seasoning, glycyrrhizic acid can be added to pickled seasoning liquid, seasoning powder, or diet for temporary seasoning.

4. It has the effect of increasing sweetness in food, and can reduce the strange taste of other chemical flavoring agents.

5. It is a healthy sweetener with high sweetness and low-calorie value. The sweetness of this substance is more than 250 times that of sucrose. It is added to food, beverages, candies, and other foods and used as a sweetener.

6. It is a natural pigment that can be used in yellow or brown food and beverages.

7. It is an essential raw material in the food industry and can be used to process various foods such as high-grade candied fruit, candy, beverages, meat products, condiments, and so on.

Application of Glycyrrhizic Acid in Medicine

1. Has antibacterial effect.

2. It has a particular curative effect on cough caused by wind cold.

3. Can effectively prevent ulcer symptoms.

4. Has the effect of detoxification.

5. It has an excellent inhibitory effect on viral symptoms.

6. Glycyrrhizic acid powder has pronounced anti-diuretic effect.

7. It is an additive with functions such as deodorization.

8. Can treat acute and chronic gastritis.

9. It is often used in the treatment of mucosal diseases, and can effectively prevent dental caries, mouth ulcers, and other conditions.

10. Can effectively treat alcoholic liver and fatty liver.

11. It is an additive raw material for natural health food.

Properties and Stability of Glycyrrhizic Acid

1. Glycyrrhizic acid will not decompose if used and stored according to specifications, be careful to avoid oxides if it does not react with dangerous ingredients.

2. The product exists in tobacco leaves.

3. Licorice roots and rhizomes contain triterpenoids - glycyrrhizin, which is mainly potassium and calcium salts of glycyrrhizic acid, and is the sweet component of licorice. At the same time, after the hydrolysis of glycyrrhizic acid, two molecules of glucuronic acid and one molecule of 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid can also be produced.

Precautions

1. The product must be sealed and packaged in a food-grade plastic bag and a kraft paper bag.

2. It needs to be stored in a cool and dry place, and cannot be mixed with harmful substances.

3. Glycyrrhizic acid is slightly harmful to water, so the undiluted product cannot come into contact with groundwater, waterways, or sewage systems, and the diluted product in large quantities cannot be discharged into the surrounding environment.

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