Glycyrrhiza glabra or Liquorice in the plain language is used by many food enthusiasts to make their meals indeed extra special. Liquorice Root Cut has this unique sweetness, salty and minty after taste perfect to season all kinds of dessert, meals and even pastries. Produced in China, expect high quality Liquorice Root Cut at a fraction of its cost. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice