Liquirizia di Calabria

Spontaneously grown along the coast of Calabria and traditionally produced throughout the region, Liquirizia di Calabria refers to Radice Fresca (fresh liquorice root), Radice Essiccata (dried liquorice root) or Estratto di Radice (liquorice root extract).

In fact, around 80% of Italy's production of liquorice comes from Calabria and its qualities are much prized all over the country. The flavor of Calabrian liquorice ranges from sweet, fruity to slightly astringent and bittersweet, while its aroma is intense and persistent.

Due to its digestive, detoxifying and soothing antiseptic properties, Liquirizia di Calabria is used above all in syrups, infusions and herbal remedies useful for fighting colds and helping digestion but it is also an essential ingredient in the production of sweets, candy sticks, digestive liqueurs, cakes and biscuits.