- Licorice [plant]:[1]
Licorice is a root and can be eaten plain[2], and hence its blessing is Ha’adama [and not Haeitz] when eaten and swallowed. [However, when simply sucked for its juice and spat out, its blessing is Shehakol.[3]]
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[1] Admur 203:4; Luach 9:8; Ateres Zekeinim 202:16; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:14
[2] Licorice is a sweet, aromatic substance derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It has a distinct flavor that is both sweet and slightly bitter, often described as earthy and herbal. Licorice root has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, as well as to flavor candies, teas, and herbal remedies. Licorice root can be eaten plain, but it is not commonly consumed this way due to its strong and concentrated flavor. Instead, it is typically used as an ingredient in candies (like black licorice), teas, or as a natural sweetener. Additionally, licorice root is often dried, shredded, or made into extracts for culinary or medicinal purposes.
[3] Admur 202:20
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