What’s salty licorice?

Salty licorice, or salmiak, is a popular candy in Northern European countries. It combines licorice root extract, starch or gums, sugar, and ammonium chloride, giving it a salty, numbing kick and a tangy aftertaste. It was originally used in cough medicines and is still used to combat respiratory ailments. The largest market for these candies […]

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