Glycyrrhizic Acid Powder

1. Product Overview & Market Relevance

Our 20 Percent Glycyrrhizic Acid Powder is a highly concentrated, standardized raw material, ensuring powerful and consistent efficacy. This powder form is especially suited for solid formulations (like capsules, tablets) that require high effectivity at low dosage, or for functional foods and beverages needing precise active ingredient control.

2. Technical Highlights and Critical Parameters

2.1 Mechanism of Action

• Anti-inflammatory: Glycyrrhizic Acid effectively inhibits inflammatory responses by mimicking the actions of cortisol, commonly used to alleviate skin, oral, or intestinal irritation.
• Natural Sweetening: Provides intense natural sweetness while effectively modifying the bitter or herbal flavors of other ingredients.
• Liver Support: Glycyrrhizic Acid is a well-known hepatoprotective agent with significant applications in the nutraceutical industry.

2.2 Standard Technical Specifications

3. Market Positioning and Core Advantages

• High Active Concentration: The 20 Percent specification is ideal for formulas seeking high efficacy and low filler volume.
• Superior Taste Correction: Its sweetening and flavor-masking capabilities are highly distinguished among natural ingredients, improving product palatability.
• Dual Functionality: Combines therapeutic value (anti-inflammatory, liver support) with sensory value (sweetening), offering broad application potential.

4. Formulation Guidelines

• Integration Phase: Due to its limited solubility in cold water, pre-dissolving or dispersing the powder in hot water or dilute ethanol is recommended before incorporating it into the final formula.
• pH Compatibility: Stable across a wide range, but may perform optimally in slightly acidic formulas.
• Dosage Form Preference: Ideal for solid beverages, tablets, capsules, and liquid syrups requiring flavor masking.

5. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Confidence

Our quality and safety credentials include:

• COSMOS (Natural and Organic Cosmetic Standard)
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• HALAL Certification
• IQNET (The International Certification Network)
• Technical Dossier (Certificate of Analysis – COA, Technical Data Sheet – TDS, Material Safety Data Sheet – MSDS)

6. Typical Applications

• Nutraceuticals/Functional Foods: Liver support capsules, throat lozenges, vitamin supplements (for bitterness masking).
• Pharmaceuticals: Oral syrups, natural auxiliary components in over-the-counter medications.
• Cosmetics: Soothing masks, anti-irritant lotions (color consideration needed).

7. Scientific Evidence Summary

• Pharmacological Action: Extensive literature supports its antiviral and antiallergic properties.
• Sweetness Index: Provides a sweetness level multiple times higher than sucrose, depending on pH and concentration.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the main difference between the 20% Glycyrrhizic Acid Powder and 5% Licorice Extract?

A: The 20% Glycyrrhizic Acid Powder offers higher purity and more concentrated active content, used for formulas requiring stronger therapeutic action or less volume; the 5% extract is a more general-purpose, cost-effective base ingredient.

Q2: Why is the powder brown?

A: The brown color is due to the natural pigments and compounds retained during the concentration of the licorice extract. This does not impact the efficacy or safety of the Glycyrrhizic Acid.

Q3: Is the Glycyrrhizic Acid Powder easy to dissolve in liquid formulations?

A: It is slightly soluble in cold water. For optimal dissolution in liquid formulas, pre-dissolving it in warm or hot water is strongly recommended.

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