Liquorice (Commonwealth English) or licorice (American English; see spelling differences; IPA: / ˈlɪkərɪʃ, - ɪs / LIK-ər-ish, -⁠iss) [6][7] is the common name of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a flowering plant …

Licorice made in the U.S. is usually flavored with other compounds without the root extract, glycyrrhizin, also known as glycyrrhizic acid, the compound that makes licorice sweet and …

Licorice is a glossy, gelled candy with a semi-firm consistency that is flavored with licorice root extract. Typically, it is a moderately sweet candy, and is available in a variety of flavors such …

Oct 27, 2025 · In this definitive guide, we’ll unpack the entire licorice making process from field to factory. We’ll explore the key ingredients in black licorice, answer the age-old question of how …

Nov 14, 2025 · Licorice, (Glycyrrhiza glabra), perennial herb of the pea family (Fabaceae), and the flavouring, confection, and folk medicine made from its roots. Licorice is similar to anise …

Feb 18, 2025 · What is Liquorice Made Of? The base ingredient of traditional liquorice is the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, commonly known as the liquorice plant. The root of this plant …

Feb 11, 2025 · Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, a compound that is many times sweeter than sugar, balanced by inherent bitter notes that give the flavor its characteristic depth. Subtle hints of …

Apr 22, 2024 · If you’re looking at the basic, original black licorice, then the ingredients are pretty basic: licorice extract, sugar (or molasses), and a binder (such as wheat flour).

Sep 5, 2022 · The process of how liquorice is made begins with the core ingredient, the roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. As the initial step, these roots are first harvested and then taken …

Jun 25, 2018 · Liquorice is actually a plant and the confectionary we eat is made from the sap extracted from its roots. Its distinctive flavour comes from a naturally sweet compound called …