Black Licorice Candy is made from the extract of the roots of the Liquorice Plant, along with a few other ingredients to make it sweeter. It contains a natural sweetener, glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sucrose. It also has some medicinal benefits; with a history going back to ancient times - some was even found in the tombs of pharaohs! But, who cares? - it just tastes great! :)
It made its way to America, where it became a popular candy, around 1914; known as vines or twists. Now, America's licorice is rated as some of the world's best!
If you visit my shop, be sure to seek out my Black Licorice. I have a few varieties, as shown here:
The Old Man in the Bib Overalls
Ugh, no thanks - I do NOT like licorice! Or anise or fennel. But I do like the name of your treat there (Pa's Revenge). What makes it vengeful? Is it extra strong?
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