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liquorice [ˈlıkərıs] N mainly Brit BOT

liquorice

甘草(根) gāncǎo

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They consist of a soft liquorice-flavoured core inside a hard, sugary aniseed-flavoured coating. en.wikipedia.org

In general, the powders used were sodium bicarbonate and aluminium sulfate, with small amounts of saponin or liquorice added to stabilise the bubbles. en.wikipedia.org

It consists of a liquorice-flavoured jelly with additional aniseed and fennel oil flavourings, covered in a layer of 45%-cacao dark chocolate. en.wikipedia.org

While the common name for this candy has now become red liquorice or often simply liquorice, it does not have the taste of liquorice. en.wikipedia.org

However, the study also showed that the level of testosterone normalizes after abstinence of liquorice within a few days and the effects completely disappear. en.wikipedia.org

The product used to contain liquorice flavoured pieces, but this has now replaced by blackcurrant. en.wikipedia.org

It represses harshness and is not detectable as liquorice by the consumer. en.wikipedia.org

The ripe black berries are described as sweet and salty, with hints of liquorice and melon. en.wikipedia.org

It is used as a flavouring agent in some types of liquorice. en.wikipedia.org

The latter effect can become significant with a daily consumption of 50 g or more of liquorice candy for as little as two weeks. en.wikipedia.org

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