Licorice comes in black, red, salty, or sugarless varieties. Here are some of the Chowhounds’ favorite online sources.

Licorice comes in black, red, salty, or sugarless varieties. Here are some of the Chowhounds’ favorite online sources.

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Black licorice can go both ways.

Sophisticated black licorice appeals to a new generation.

I recently got back from Holland where I fell in love with the salty black licorice that they have. Does anyone know a store in the NYC area where this is available? Thanks

When I was a child, my grandfather introduced me to licorice snaps, a colorful candy with sugar over black licorice. About six months ago they stopped being available in my area or where my grandparents live. I’m dying to...

. Thick and dusky black like electrical cable; aromatic.) 2. Anyone know where I can buy the French breath freshener—little pieces of strong licorice—that comes in a yellow and black tin about the size of a silver...

As posted in the black licorice question: Try Galco’s in Highland Park – they seem to have a lot of old time candy (candy buttons, sugar daddy, sugar babies, etc. Here’s a link to the first of their candies...

I someone finds a place with licorice ice cream I suggest that you ask them to try introducing “Tiger Tail” onto the menu. It was offered at Neilson’s ice cream stands in Ontario Canada back in the late...

licorice is different from anise. Ive had licorice gelato at Da Fiore in Venice – didnt much like it – I guess its a fairly common gelato flavor. It wasnt black however, had bits pulverised bitsscattered through and...

I think that "Dutch Licorice" is black licorice coated with salt. I’ve never tried it (plain is bad enough, IMHO), but my friend’s aunt lived in Sweden and Holland for a while and became obsessed with the stuff. I...

My first thought is the Ballard Market. I love licorice and they have really good quality red and black licorice, pinwheels and the little 1-2" pieces. They have some regular and some organic, too. I would assume Central Market...

My aunt used to buy me these little licorice-chocolate candies called Lakrits. They look like black m&ms, and they’re utterly divine. The last time I saw them was at Zoccoli’s deli in Santa Cruz, CA. I have had...

with only a hint of black licorice. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, thanks to the vodka, exotic and rich. If you decide to make it with Sambucca, Pernod or another anise flavoured liqueur, you’ll need more. Taste,...