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Black Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra Allergens: Wheat
Black Licorice

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Licorice Root Extract, Sugar, Starch, Anise Oil

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Black Licorice ?

A confectionery made with licorice root extract, anise, and sugar, characterized by its distinctive strong, bittersweet, and earthy flavor.

"Beyond a simple candy, discover the complex, polarizing appeal of licorice."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Black Licorice ?

Anise, bittersweet, earthy

Taste
Anise, Bittersweet, Earthy, Salty, Umami
Texture
Chewy, Firm, Dense, Sticky
Aroma
Strong Anise, Herbal, Earthy, Sweet
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Glycyrrhizin Content

Responsible for sweetness and flavor (medicinal properties).

Historical Use

Used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Unique Flavor Profile

Strong and distinct.

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 25g (approx. 3-4 pieces)
Calories330 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2 g
Total Carbohydrate80 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars60 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium150 mg

Le secret du chef

Incorporate finely ground black licorice into savory rubs for pork or duck to add an unexpected depth and sweetness.

Substituts & Proportions pour Black Licorice

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Black Licorice est Anise Extract, à utiliser dans un rapport de Few drops to taste. For pure anise flavor, lacks sweetness and texture.

Substituts pour Black Licorice avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Anise Extract Meilleur Few drops to taste For pure anise flavor, lacks sweetness and texture.
Fennel Seeds (ground) To taste Offers similar anisy, earthy notes, but different texture.
Star Anise (infused) To taste For infusing liquids with a strong, warm licorice-like flavor.
Sambuca Varies Anise-flavored liqueur for cocktails, lacks candy form.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Black Licorice

Be mindful of Glycyrrhizin content, especially if you have high blood pressure.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Black Licorice ?

  • Coffee
  • Whiskey
  • Mint
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Citrus.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Black Licorice ?

Anise, bittersweet, earthy Strong Anise, Herbal, Earthy, Sweet

Quel est un bon substitut pour Black Licorice ?

Le meilleur substitut est Anise Extract (Few drops to taste). For pure anise flavor, lacks sweetness and texture.

Comment choisir et conserver le Black Licorice ?

Be mindful of Glycyrrhizin content, especially if you have high blood pressure.

Ingrédients Confectionery associés

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