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The scent of liquorice root comes from a complex and variable combination of compounds, of which anethole is up to 3% of total volatiles. Foods containing liquorice and its derivatives (including glycyrrhizin) are safe if not consumed excessively (FDA cited and confirmed).

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Q: Why does the chemical anethole smell and taste like liquorice and can it be eaten as a food?
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