Ground LICORICE - eco

Licorice is a perennial herb that grows in Mediterranean regions and Western Asia. 

Its botanical name is Glycyrrhiza glabra. 

The used part of the plant is its root, which has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties and for its distinctive sweet taste.   Licorice is used in many cuisines around the world to add a sweet flavor, distinctive aroma and chewy texture to different dishes and desserts. 

It is also used as an ingredient in some drinks, such as beer and soda.   Licorice is often used to make dark candies, such as licorice sticks, licorice drops, caramels, chewing gum, and sugared almonds. 

It can also be used to flavor chocolates, cakes and biscuits. 

It is used to flavor certain drinks, such as beer, soda, tea and herbal tea. 

It is also used to make syrups and liqueurs, such as anisette, pastis, sambuca and chartreuse. 

It is often used to flavor desserts, such as ice creams, mousses, crème brûlées, puddings and cakes. 

It can also be used to add a touch of sweetness to fresh or cooked fruits, such as apples, pears, peaches and cherries.   Ground licorice can be used to add a sweet, aniseed flavor to some savory dishes, such as marinades for meats and fish, soups, stews, and sauces.