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Limitations for the use of liquorice and its derivatives in foods.
| Food category | Maximum allowable levels of glycyrrhizin content in food (%) |
|---|---|
| Hard candy | 16 |
| Soft candy | 3.1 |
| Chewing gum | 1.1 |
| Vitamins or mineral dietary supplements | 0.5 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages | 0.15 |
| Herbs and seasonings | 0.15 |
| Plant protein products | 0.15 |
| Alcoholic beverages | 0.10 |
| All other foods except sugar substitutes | 0.10 |
| Baked goods | 0.05 |
