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Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
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Licorice Root (Gan Cao)

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Licorice Root (Gan Cao) is the sweet, aromatic root used widely in Chinese herbal medicine and as a flavoring in confectionery and traditional cuisines; it is prized for its strong, naturally sweet liquorice flavor and soothing digestive uses. Nutritionally it provides notable amounts of minerals an... Show more

Nutrition Highlights

MicronutrientsMicronutrientsCopper, Manganese
Very High
FiberFiber8g per serving
Excellent
SodiumSodium100mg per serving
Very Low

Nutrition Overview

Portion Size

345
kcal
75
g Carbs
10
g Protein
1
g Fat

Carbs

75.0g

Sugar

18.0g

Fat

0.6g

Saturated Fat

0.1g

Protein

10.0g

Fiber

8.0g

Salt

0.1g

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
NOVA 1
~2,50€/100g
0.5g/ml

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