Ammoniated Glycyrrhizin
| CAS NO.: | 53956-04-0 |
| Synonyms: |
AG SDLE |
| HTC Code: | 2938.90 |
Physical and chemical properties
| Physical state: | Brownish powder |
| Taste characteristic: | Characteristic licorice, sweet |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water and hydro-alcohol solutions at recommended dosage levels; soluble in glycerine and propylene glycol |
Typical Analytical Values
| Glycyrrhizic Acid content: | 24.0% |
| Loss on Drying: | 4.0% |
| Ash content: | 2.0% |
| pH: | 6.0 |
Actions
| Pharmacological | Anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral |
| Cosmetic/Personal Care | Increase skin elasticity, penetration enhancer, moisturizing and hydration, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, calms visible irritation |
| Organoleptic | Eliminate aftertaste, intensify sweetness, extend sweetness, enhance and extend flavors, enhance mouthfeel |
| Applications: | Food, beverages, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, cosmetics, oral health products, skin protection, animal and pet products |
The USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include licorice and licorice derivatives on its list of substances considered Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).