craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Sept 24, 2020 21:17:40 GMT
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Post by huskermom98 on Sept 24, 2020 21:23:57 GMT
Red licorice (normal regular Twizzlers) yes, black anise ones...  DH likes some anise flavored cookies that his mom makes at Christmas time, so he might like black licorice. But I can't see him eating that much. |
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Post by elaine on Sept 24, 2020 21:26:55 GMT
Red Vines - yes.
All other forms of licorice - no.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 24, 2020 21:27:34 GMT
Three words: Walkers Liquorice Caramels. YUMMM. ETA now that I’ve read the article. Oh my gosh.  |
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Post by gar on Sept 24, 2020 21:28:14 GMT
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Post by MichyM on Sept 24, 2020 21:29:08 GMT
Also, until i tried European and Australian liquorice I didn't like it. It’s 1000% the opposite of the black licorice vines we all grew up with.
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kate
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Post by kate on Sept 24, 2020 21:33:21 GMT
YUM! I sympathize with that poor guy - I don't anticipate being in danger of that kind of overdose, but thank you for letting me know it's possible. You may have saved a life today!  |
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Post by malibou on Sept 24, 2020 21:34:34 GMT
I like licorice all types from anywhere, but I am not obsessed. What a way to die, death by licorice.
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Sept 24, 2020 21:37:31 GMT
I like them but I wish they'd say what other foods that unspellable and unpronounceable acid is in.
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Sept 24, 2020 21:44:51 GMT
Red licorice (normal regular Twizzlers) yes, black anise ones... DH likes some anise flavored cookies that his mom makes at Christmas time, so he might like black licorice. But I can't see him eating that much. Isn't all licorice aniseed flavoured? Now I'm confused, but even if it wasn't I just dont think I could eat that much of ANY sweet. Glad I have warned some of you! |
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Post by elaine on Sept 24, 2020 21:51:47 GMT
I like them but I wish they'd say what other foods that unspellable and unpronounceable acid is in. Glycyrrhizic Acid is an acid that is found in the licorice root itself (no place else in nature). They derive it from the plant/root and use it as a sweetener in a number of products, but in nowhere near the amounts you find in the root itself and it is regulated as an additive. |
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Post by birukitty on Sept 24, 2020 22:01:13 GMT
Yes, I love licorice but having been a child in Germany I much prefer the European versions. Like Katjes Kinder-the black licorice cats or any of the other different versions. Yummy! Although I must admit-Gummi Bears from Germany have been my favorite since I was 3 and still are.
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Post by Montannie on Sept 24, 2020 22:02:45 GMT
Red licorice (normal regular Twizzlers) yes, black anise ones... DH likes some anise flavored cookies that his mom makes at Christmas time, so he might like black licorice. But I can't see him eating that much. Isn't all licorice aniseed flavoured? Now I'm confused, but even if it wasn't I just dont think I could eat that much of ANY sweet. Glad I have warned some of you! Not in the USA. We call similar-textured candy, flavored in a myriad of ways, licorice! |
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Sept 24, 2020 22:03:45 GMT
No. But I like the way you spelled it!
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milocat
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Post by milocat on Sept 24, 2020 22:06:01 GMT
Wow! Maybe binge on a bag one time. I like red liquorice but not black.
My Baba (grandma) would buy Twizzlers and always make us pull it, if she got the larger piece she'd quickly grab your smaller piece and switch you 😍
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Post by 950nancy on Sept 24, 2020 22:07:10 GMT
I love it! Black and red. They licorice Jellybean flavored ones are also delicious.
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Post by grammadee on Sept 24, 2020 22:09:31 GMT
I like black licorice and I have a Christmas cookie recipe that calls for anise. Yum. My dad used to swear by "Meloids"-- tiny little pieces of strong flavored licorice--to cure almost anything from a soar throat to a head cold to an upset stomach. But with a tiny tin of them in his shirt pocket lasting for weeks, I doubt if they did him any harm.
But I could not eat a bag and a half a day. If the guy was eating all that candy, what else was he NOT eating?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 24, 2020 22:16:42 GMT
I like them but I wish they'd say what other foods that unspellable and unpronounceable acid is in. Glycyrrhizic Acid is an acid that is found in the licorice root itself (no place else in nature). They derive it from the plant/root and use it as a sweetener in a number of products, but in nowhere near the amounts you find in the root itself and it is regulated as an additive. It's used in some beauty products, too; it supposedly has anti-inflammatory properties. To answer the original question: Red (strawberry) twizzlers, yes. Cherry twizzlers, no. Red Vines, hell no. Black licorice, like maybe four jelly beans at Easter, then I'm good. But they were my mom's favorite. (And always the black Chuckle.) |
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Post by atomicdog on Sept 24, 2020 22:26:31 GMT
Blech - put that muck in the same category as beets and coconut. No way, no how!!!
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Post by snyder on Sept 24, 2020 22:31:18 GMT
I have always heard that black licorice could be dangerous. so I know better to now over indulge, but I could eat a lot of it if put in front of me.
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Post by Belle on Sept 24, 2020 22:34:20 GMT
I love black licorice! Yum! I like red licorice like Red Vines. I don't like Twizzlers and do NOT consider them licorice. German made Gummi Bears are so delicious.  |
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Post by peasquared on Sept 24, 2020 22:54:17 GMT
I love licorice. Red and black both! Twizzlers, red vines and my favorite licorice snaps. Licorice ice cream is the absolute best!!
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MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Sept 24, 2020 23:00:11 GMT
I also love it as a tea, liquor (Sambuca) - especially when you light it on fire with a coffee bean in it. |
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Post by AllieC on Sept 24, 2020 23:14:04 GMT
I love "black" licorice - the real stuff that is aniseed flavoured. I'm not sure when the red twists became known as licorice but that's not what it is.
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MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Sept 24, 2020 23:21:12 GMT
I have always heard that black licorice could be dangerous. so I know better to now over indulge, but I could eat a lot of it if put in front of me. It can be, especially if you have blood pressure/heart issues.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Sept 24, 2020 23:46:17 GMT
Real black licorice yes and fake is fine too but only a couple of pieces. No sambuca or uzo.
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Post by AussieMeg on Sept 24, 2020 23:47:44 GMT
Yum, yes I love liquorice - proper liquorice that is. I love anything with an aniseed flavour. Licorice ice cream has always been my favourite flavour, even as a young child. The black jelly beans are my favourite. I like plain licorice and chocolate covered licorice. I love the Darrell Lea licorice Easter egg, and now they have released a chocolate and licorice block. As for lollies, I love aniseed balls, black cats, Choo Choo bars, chocolate licorice bullets. I've made a licorice all sorts slice before ( AllieC I'm pretty sure you or your daughter has also made the same slice?). And I love cooking with aniseed type spices such as star anise and fennel seeds. And I just bought a bottle of ouzo the other day so I could make an ouzo mayonnaise to have with calamari. Sarsparilla is my favourite soft drink. However I do NOT like Dutch licorice. Also, until i tried European and Australian liquorice I didn't like it. It’s 1000% the opposite of the black licorice vines we all grew up with. Really? What is the difference between European / Australian licorice and American licorice? I love "black" licorice - the real stuff that is aniseed flavoured. I'm not sure when the red twists became known as licorice but that's not what it is. I agree! I get irrationally annoyed when the red stuff gets called liquorice.  ETA: My MacBook doesn't know whether it's American or English - it corrected the spelling to liquorice instead of licorice, but only half of the time - weird. Over the years I have spelt it both ways. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Sept 24, 2020 23:54:57 GMT
🇨🇦Checking in and we have a street near me called Licorice. 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by freecharlie on Sept 24, 2020 23:55:59 GMT
No. It even smells gross from far away
Now Red Vines and pull and peel or nibs...yes
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Sept 24, 2020 23:58:03 GMT
The black Chuckle! Suck the sugar coating off first. Aw, now I’m all wistful. I adore black licorice liquorice from Australia and get it in my stocking every Christmas. |
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