Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English) (/ˈlɪkərɪʃ, -ɪs/ LIK-ər-is(h)) is a confection usually flavoured and coloured black with the extract of the roots of the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra. ... Ammonium chloride is mainly used in salty liquorice candy, with concentrations up to about 8%.

Is licorice a type of candy or a flavor?

Licorice is a glossy, gelled candy with a semi-firm consistency that is flavored with licorice root extract. Typically, it is a moderately sweet candy, and is available in a variety of flavors such as black licorice, strawberry, cherry and chocolate.

Is black licorice considered candy?

While other plants such as star anise and fennel are noted for their licorice-like flavor, they are not related to Glycyrrhiza glabra. Traditional licorice candy — called “black licorice” in the U.S. and “liquorice” in many other parts of the world — contains licorice extract, sugar, and a binder.