Additives
Glycyrrhizin (E958): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Sweetener / Flavour Enhancer · Sweetener
Natural sweetener extracted from licorice root, 30-50 times sweeter than sugar. While natural, chronic high consumption can cause a drop in blood potassium (hypokalemia) and elevate blood pressure.
- Category
- Sweetener / Flavour Enhancer — Sweetener
- Typically used in
- Licorice sweets, baked goods, beverages
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Caution for high blood pressure.
- Concerns flagged
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Cardiovascular concernEndocrine disruption
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Sources
Where this comes from
- Food and Chemical Toxicology (1993) — Glycyrrhizic acid in liquorice – evaluation of health hazard https://doi.org/10.1016/0278-6915(93)90080-i
- Armanini et al. (2002) — History of the endocrine effects of licorice https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2002-23216
Products
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