Category: Spices

Absinthe, Ouzo, Sambuca, Anisette, & Aguardiente. Most get their flavor from star anise not licorice root, but they definitely taste like black licorice. What drinks taste like licorice? If you’re a fan of licorice, this summer you’ll want to be sipping drinks with licorice notes from sambuca, Peychaud’s, pastis, anisette, absinthe, and ouzo. Here are […]

This suggests that antidepressant-like effect of liquorice extract seems to be mediated by increase of brain norepinephrine and dopamine, but not by increase of serotonin. Monoamine oxidase inhibitingMonoamine oxidase inhibitingMAO-A inhibitors can augment the serotonergic effects of SSRIs by preventing the breakdown of serotonin. Consequently, serotonin syndrome has been reported with concomitant use of SSRIs […]

The Netherlands. The Netherlands boasts the highest per capita consumption of licorice in the world, with each person eating more than 4 pounds (2000 grams) per year! Although the Dutch (as well as Scandinavians and Germans) love black licorice, many people do not enjoy the taste, especially the salty varieties. Where is liquorice most popular? […]

Anise, fennel and licorice are three entirely different plants, but they all have similar taste properties. They are all sweet and aromatic. This often leads to confusion when eating products that contain any one of them. What is the difference between fennel and licorice? Fennel is a vegetable which interestingly has a very strong licorice […]

The simple answer here is sort of, but not entirely. The sense of taste is genetic, so when someone complains that black licorice is too bitter, they’re tasting the glycyrrhizin, the compound in licorice root that’s chemically similar to saccharin. This may be why they taste the bitterness. Why can I taste liquorice in my […]

Black licorice can help with chronic upper respiratory problems, too. Recent studies have shown that compounds in black licorice can help reduce the inflammation caused by allergic asthma. As a result, people with asthma feel less discomfort and can breathe more easily. What are the benefits of eating liquorice? The health benefits of liquorice Helps […]

In Hindi, it is known as Mulhatti and Jothimadh. In Marathi, it is known as Jeshtamadha. In Sanskrit, it is known as Madhuka and Yashti-Madhuh. In Tamil, it is known as Atimaduram. Is mulethi same as licorice? One such age-old herb that has been used for its exceptional health promoting properties is mulethi or liquorice, […]

You could throw yourself right into the deep end by forcing yourself to choke down some black licorice candy, or sip a serving of pastis, or chew a spoonful of candied fennel seeds after a nice Indian dinner. Can you learn to like black licorice? Grow it to Grow to Love It. Your attachment to […]

Unfortunately for licorice lovers, glycyrrhizin impacts the body’s potassium levels, and even just the amount in licorice candy can be enough to cause those levels to drop dangerously low, which can lead to high blood pressure, swelling, and even heart arrhythmia (via Mental Floss). Why is black licorice disgusting? When we bite into a piece […]

The American Licorice Co. of Chicago premiered its Black Licorice Vines in 1914. The Classic Raspberry Vines (Red Vines’ original moniker) made their debut six years later. So although Twizzlers may have the New York market cornered, Red Vines are definitely Hollywood’s favorite. What is the original color of licorice? blackLiquorice (British English) or licorice […]

Darrell Lea. Darrell Lea Original Soft Eating Liquorice (7 oz.) This is the original licorice flavored soft-eating licorice recipe created in 1927.Darrell Lea Original Soft Eating Liquorice (7 oz.) Nutrition Facts Serving Size 5 pieces (30g) Approximately 7 servings per container Amount per Serving Calories 100 Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Who made […]

Absolutely! Licorice is very common in the wild in Eurasia and parts of North America, but it can also be cultivated. You can either plant seeds in a greenhouse in the fall, transplanting them outdoors in spring, or (and this is much easier) divide the rhizome of an older plant in the spring. Is licorice […]

All parts of the licorice plant are toxic if swallowed. When handling the plant, allergic reactions and skin irritations may occur. Extreme caution must be practiced to avoid the sharp edges and spines. The pollen may also cause allergic reactions. Is liquorice plant edible? Although not large, the licorice plant makes a strong impact with […]

It prefers rich well-drained sandy loam with a pH of 7.0 – 8.0, full sun or partial shade. Its distribution extends from SE British Columbia across the prairies to western Ontario and southward into Mexico. In Manitoba it grows at least as far north as Roblin and Duck Mountain. Where can I find licorice root […]

When we bite into a piece of licorice, we taste glycyrrhizin, a natural sweetener in licorice root, which can taste, to some, like saccharin, the artificial sweetener found in Sweet ‘n’ Low. With licorice, this sickly sweet lingers, causing some to wrinkle their noses in displeasure. Why is black licorice so nasty? This isn’t about […]

Licorice should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Licorice is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Is liquorice a drug? […]