This particular type of licorice root undergoes a process to eliminate the glycyrrhizin component, which can cause unwanted side effects like hypertension and decreased potassium levels.

This plant produces a compound called glycyrrhizin, which is what traditionally sweetened the candy. You may not think of black licorice as an overly saccharine treat, but glycyrrhizin is actually ...

Its characteristic flavour comes from the chemical compound glycyrrhizin, which is much sweeter than table sugar. As tasty as it may be (many people can't stand it though), overconsumption of ...