Green licorice is a candy that resembles licorice in appearance but is actually flavored with green apple. True licorice is flavored with licorice or aniseed extract. Green licorice comes in various forms, including laces, bites, and lozenges, and is popular in baking. Some manufacturers make green-colored licorice-flavored candies.
In most cases, “green licorice” refers to a green-colored candy that resembles a licorice shot in appearance, but is actually flavored with a green apple flavor. As such, calling the candy “licorice” is a misnomer, but it is commonly accepted due to the style of the candy and overall presentation. True licorice candies are flavored with extracts of the licorice plant or the similar-tasting aniseed plant. In some cases, green licorice is actually a licorice-flavored candy that is artificially colored green, or surrounded by a green colored candy shell. This is rarer.
Licorice shots are a popular candy that comes in a distinctive shape and form. They are usually black and appear as rope-like strands that are 6 inches to 1 foot long (about 15-30 cm). The texture is usually firm, but chewy. Green licorice takes on the same shape and texture as black licorice, but tastes totally different.
Green licorice is believed to have originated in the United States, although it is popular in many parts of the world. It is one of many so-called licorice flavors. In truth, licorice has only one flavor: that of licorice itself, derived from licorice extract. However, it has become very common to refer to the different licorice candies as actual licorice flavors. As such, green licorice may also commonly be referred to as apple-flavored licorice.
Along with twists, snares and licorice bites are common variations. Green licorice laces are usually long candy strings or strands made of the same stuff as the twists. These laces are popular in baking as they can add fancy elements to cookies, cupcakes and all kinds of confections. Cooking with licorice is usually quite difficult given the chewy texture of the candy. More often than not, the candy is added after the baked goods come out of the oven, as a decoration.
Green licorice bites are almost exactly what they sound like: bite-sized candy, usually made by cutting twists into smaller pieces. Licorice bites are common ways for candy makers to use weird or damaged twists. They’re often less expensive, but taste the same.
Some licorice manufacturers actually make green-colored licorice-flavored candies, most commonly lozenges. Licorice pastilles are small gummy “drops” or balls of candy. They are often made with a crispy coating that is unflavored in most cases. Black and white are the most traditional colors for licorice-flavored lozenges, but some manufacturers use other colors, either for different seasons or for special orders. It’s rare to see green licorice lozenges, but it’s not unheard of.
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