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Liquorice Root is surprisingly good for your health 30 uses.

liquorice root bundle naturally sweet tasting roots from the plant Glycyrrhiza Glabra used to make liquorice confectionery sold by www.valentines-liquorice.uk

If you wanted to see liquorice root dug fresh from the soil, you would have to travel to Calabria in Southern Italy or perhaps Turkey, Iran, China, or even Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England. The liquorice plant, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, is a leafy shrub grown for its lengthy roots, which have an extended history of healing properties and a deliciously distinctive sweet taste.

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Butter Nut Squash Soup flavoured with Liquorice Powder.

Butter Nut Squash and liquorice soup from the liquorice experts Saint Valentines Liquoirce Company online liquoirce shop valentines-liquorice.uk

A Delicious warming soup with a nutty sweet flavour.  

Liquorice powder is used here to bring out the natural earthy and sweet taste of the squash. This is one of the key attributes of this remarkable plant. It co-ordinates the effects of other ingredients. As you know liquorice has a sweet and bitter taste. Used in the correct amounts it will bring out the flavour of the key ingredients really well.

Squash and Liquorice ( liquorice powder). Its an ideal combination that showcases the flexibility of Liquorice powder as an ingredient. 

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