From sour spirals to the iconic salty licorice dominating the world of Swedish candy, licorice offers plenty to chew on for the curious consumer of sweets. However, when most Americans think of ...

A Massachusetts man has died after eating large amounts of black licorice on a daily basis. The 54-year-old’s heart stopped after he ate a large bag and a half of the candy every day for several weeks ...

NEWARK, Del, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The licorice candy market is expected to grow from US$ 278.5 million in 2023 to US$ 403.4 million by 2033, with a CAGR of 5.2% from 2018 to 2022. The ...

We've had divine intervention in the Lakrisal investigation. Or rather, professional scientific intervention. Ever since we tried Lakrisal for the first time, we've been plagued with nagging questions ...

Licorice is one of the world’s favorite flavors. It has been used in foods and medicine since ancient times. Licorice is actually an herbal shrub and the root is used for the distinctive taste found ...

If you’re like me, you think of licorice as a chewy, herbaceous, mostly bitter candy. I never came around fully to the taste, though in an effort to maintain my reputation as an adventurous eater I’d ...

If you are pregnant, walk away from this column now. You see, talking about pregnancy and what to eat during pregnancy is how this discussion on licorice started. I was speaking with Frances ...

A Massachusetts construction worker’s love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the ...

More than a dozen types of black licorice treats — from jumbo tubs to mixed bags — have been added to a growing recall of the California-made candy because they may contain high levels of lead.