Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra. Licorice root, which is considered one of the world’s oldest herbal remedies, comes from the root of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (… Read More »What Herb Makes Licorice?

A lawsuit against chocolate manufacturer The Hershey’s Co. alleging that an ingredient in its black licorice candies causes heart issues and other medical problems will… Read More »Why Is Hershey Being Sued Over Black Licorice?

Licorice – A very popular herb extraction in Denmark used for a number of widely available sweets, but also ice cream, desserts and in some… Read More »Is Licorice Popular In Denmark?

Licorice is a favorite flavor in Scandinavian countries; unless you belong to the cohort that cannot bear it, you should keep it in mind as… Read More »Do Danish Like Licorice?

Considered a highly effective mucokinetic (a drug that clears mucus from the airways), licorice has been relied on by Icelandic pharmacists for centuries to combat… Read More »Why Is Licorice So Popular In Iceland?

When taken by mouth: Licorice is likely safe for most people when eaten in typical food amounts. Licorice that has had the chemical glycyrrhizin removed… Read More »How Much Red Licorice Is Safe?

“When that happens, some people experience abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure, edema (swelling), lethargy, and congestive heart failure,” The FDA warns.… Read More »Are Black Licorice Twizzlers Bad For You?

Yes, Twizzlers are bad for you. They are full of sugar and artificial color and flavoring, like many candies. They are not dangerous to consume… Read More »Are Licorice Twizzlers Good For You?

Nowhere in the world is licorice as popular as in the Netherlands. There are other places where they like licorice: in Scandinavia, they like to… Read More »Where Does The Best Licorice Come From?

Red Vines Original Red Twists are also sometimes referred to as red licorice despite containing no licorice. The original Red Vines were cherry-flavored, but in… Read More »What Flavor Is Original Red Licorice?