Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root) is a high-volume herbal export with three principal buyer applications: (1) TCM and Korean herbal pharmacy for traditional decoctions; (2) European confectionery — licorice candy, licorice sticks; (3) Pharmaceutical extraction for glycyrrhizin (sweetener, hepatoprotective compound).
Kohenoor International offers three distinct grades to match these applications: Regular grade — sortex-cleaned cut roots, ash < 8%, moisture ≤ 10%, glycyrrhizin 4–6%; Hand-Selected Long Sticks — premium-length intact stems for visible-quality grades sold to TCM dispensaries and high-end confectionery; Powder Crush Grade — pre-ground/crushed root for extraction or grinding into licorice powder.
HACCP-certified processing, SGS COA per shipment with glycyrrhizin HPLC, ash, moisture, foreign-matter, pesticide screen, heavy-metals. Halal Certificate per shipment.
Primary markets: China (TCM bulk), South Korea (licensed herbal pharmacy), Germany (Bärenmarke and similar confectionery), Czech Republic (lakritze trade), Russia (pharmaceutical extraction), EU general. Transit: Shanghai 18 days, Incheon (Korea) 14–18, Hamburg 25, Rotterdam 25, St Petersburg 30–35.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Glycyrrhiza glabra |
| Grades | Regular, Hand-Selected Long Sticks, Powder Crush |
| Glycyrrhizin content | 4–6% (HPLC verified) |
| Ash | < 8% |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Certifications | HACCP, Halal, SGS |
| MOQ | 1 × 20ft FCL |
| Primary markets | China, Korea, Germany, Czech Republic, Russia |
| Contact | WhatsApp +92-310-492-9292 |
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