Black licorice

Have you ever tried salty black Scandinavian licorice? 🍬 It’s one of our favorite types of candy, and we will eat anything licorice flavored, whether it’s ice cream, chocolate, or gum 😋🍦 However, it is definitely an acquired taste, as some Scandi licorice can be insanely salty and can even burn the roof of your mouth if you eat too much! 🤯 So - why do Scandinavians love this salty candy so much? 🤔 Check out our post to find out! #skandibaking

A compound in black licorice called glycyrrhizin can cause abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, the FDA says.

I-I-I-I-I want candy--especially if it's licorice! The confection comes in assorted colors, but red and black twists have become a kid and kid-at-heart classic. Today's National Licorice Day, so SHINE Beauty Beacon has created the Red & Black Licorice Twist Mani. Here's what you need to get started: Red and black polishes, and base and top coat lacquers. To mimic the twists, this manicure also requires a striper brush. It can be found at an art supply store, and the finer the point, the…

A black Licorice you can make at home from Atelier Confectionery with easy to follow instructions

Sour candy can be addictive, whether you like hard suckers or chewy, jellied types with crunchy skins. To make your own version of the jellied sour treats sold in movie theaters, use a tart-flavored jam such as orange marmalade or sour cherry as a base. Food coloring sets the mood, while adding ...

Black licorice can remind us of a visit to our favorite old-fashioned candy store, with rows and rows of jars filled with colorful confections like fruit gummies, taffy, and bricks of fresh chocolate fudge. Licorice comes in all shapes and sizes—from shoestrings to straws and twists, to pillowy-soft and super-salty like those found in Nordic countries. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon of DIY candy making at home with our easy recipe below.

Most worries about kids and candy concern tooth decay, but research shown some black licorice is contaminated with the neurotoxin, lead. Youth Radio’s Rafael Johns reports on the lead’s origin and efforts to make consumers sweet on licorice again.

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I love Black Licorice. I mean I will climb trees for the stuff. If someone said there was a bag of it on the roof I’d have my ladder out in a flash and make my son climb up there and get it…

This homemade licorice recipe is soft, chewy, and the anise flavor is much more subtle than it is in the commercial versions. Give this treat a try!