Orange Licorice - Morette

Orange licorice

Pure licorice for consumers who love licorice in purity, but also flavored licorice, chewy and in practical sugared almonds. The licorice is packaged in practical tin containers and paper boxes, with a refined and somewhat retro design. Let yourself be intoxicated by the scent and taste of licorice.

Licorice in  history

The Calabrian licorice (or liquorice) boasts unique characteristics: the particular bittersweet taste of its roots, is the result of an extraordinary mix of climatic and biological conditions of the soil in which it grows spontaneously, especially the Ionian coast. It seems that it was the Benedictine monks who introduced it in Calabria, around the year 1000, for therapeutic reasons.

Properties, nutritional values and contraindications of licorice

Fundamental is its anti-inflammatory action, given by the active ingredient glycyrrhizin. But it is also a good source of vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as vitamin E, and contains a fair percentage of calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and zinc. It is useful to combat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, from constipation to slow digestion, and is a natural remedy against sore throat. The extracts of the root are then often used in the production of products for the care of oral hygiene: it is in fact indicated for the prevention and treatment of dental caries and gingivitis, thanks to its antibacterial effects.

Avoid excessive consumption of licorice in case of hypertension.

Consistency

Formed by 60 gr, small, practical and always glamorous. A refined selection to taste licorice in all its nuances. The case contains "Morette all'arancia" small licorice blackberries made soft by precious gum arabic and scented with natural orange aroma.

Preservation

It is advisable to store the product in a cool, dry place.

SOURCES:

All about licorice: history, production and uses in the kitchen - 30 Jun. 2020, 10:44 | curated by Michela Becchi

https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/storie/tutto-sulla-liquirizia-storia-produzione-e-usi-in-cucina/