Before January 2017, pastry chef Genevieve Gergis, who along with her chef husband, Ori Menashe, runs the Los Angeles restaurants Bestia and Bavel, was a self-proclaimed “not a licorice person.” Then ...

Black licorice candy elicits a definite reaction from people - it generally is either beloved or despised, with little ambivalence. I am in the love it camp. (See the results of our Taster's Choice ...

Black licorice isn’t a treat for folks over 40 – as it can cause them heart problems if eaten too much, the Food and Drug Administration warned this week. The tasty sweet contains glycyrrhizi, which ...

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 ...

The 110-year-old classic confectioner is still in the game with exciting new innovations from beloved RED VINES® and SOUR PUNCH® Brands LA PORTE, Ind., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era of great ...

LIQUORICE lovers hold on to your shorts! Let’s dive into the delicious and much loved liquorice and the roots of its history. Believe it or not. the liquorice sweets and ropes we all know and love are ...

Licorice extract is derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It is rich in glycyrrhizin, a compound prized for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. This makes it especially ...