Introduce
Trisodium glycyrrhizinate, also known as sodium glycyrrhizinate, is a chemical substance with the chemical formula C42H62O16Na3.It is a natural ingredient extracted from the roots of licorice, which has a certain sweet taste. Trisodium glycyrrhizinate has the following applications in the food field:
Flavoring agent: Trisodium glycyrrhizinate can be used as a sweetener for food. It has a sweet flavor similar to sugar, but it can reduce the use of sugar to a certain extent and reduce calorie intake, which is suitable for people who need to control sugar intake, and is widely used in diabetic food, low-sugar food and weight loss food.
Flavor Enhancer: Trisodium glycyrrhizinate has a certain flavor, and can be used in food manufacturing to increase the aroma and flavor of food and improve the taste of products.
Antioxidant: Trisodium glycyrrhizinate has certain antioxidant property, which can prolong the freshness period of food, prevent food from oxidizing and deteriorating, and maintain the freshness and quality of food.
Adjustment of pH value: Trisodium glycyrrhizinate can adjust the pH value of food, stabilize the acidity and alkalinity of food, and enhance the stability and retention of food.
Overall, trisodium glycyrrhizinate, as a food additive, can be used as a sweetener, flavor enhancer, antioxidant and pH regulator to provide better taste, aroma, freshness and stability of food. However, it should be noted that the amount of additives used in food should be in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards to ensure food safety and compliance.
