Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Licorice Tasting Guide Available
Click here for a guide to help you navigate through the various tastes and textures of licorice from around the world.
What's the difference between red and black licorice, besides color?
This article appeared on Boston.com on August 29, 2011 and was written by Northeastern University physicist John Swain. E-mail questions to drknowledge@globe.com or write to Dr. Knowledge, c/o The Boston Globe, PO Box 55819, Boston, MA 02205-5819.
Real licorice, which is in black licorice candy, is made from the roots of the licorice plant, which can also be spelled liquorice.
Red licorice isn’t really licorice at all, except in name. It’s just a red candy, which can be made with many different flavorings, including strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and cinnamon.
Despite similarities in taste, licorice is not related to anise or fennel.
American, Chinese, and European varieties of the licorice plant are all slightly different but have many similarities.
Each variety is a legume. Each produces a compound in its roots called anethole, which gives black licorice its distinctive flavor. Each also produces a compound called glycyrrhizin, a substance that is 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar.
Glycyrrhizin can have negative physiological effects, including raising blood pressure and causing water retention, so it’s a good idea to exercise some care in eating licorice, especially people with heart problems, who might want to consider having a chat with a doctor if they eat a lot of it.
Licorice root, which can be chewed for its taste and sweetness, is an integral part of Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine.
If you are fond of licorice candies, you might want to be aware that the ingredients used to make them can vary. European candies, for example, often are flavored with aniseed oil and may contain very little substance from licorice plants.
Real licorice, which is in black licorice candy, is made from the roots of the licorice plant, which can also be spelled liquorice.
Red licorice isn’t really licorice at all, except in name. It’s just a red candy, which can be made with many different flavorings, including strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and cinnamon.
Despite similarities in taste, licorice is not related to anise or fennel.
American, Chinese, and European varieties of the licorice plant are all slightly different but have many similarities.
Each variety is a legume. Each produces a compound in its roots called anethole, which gives black licorice its distinctive flavor. Each also produces a compound called glycyrrhizin, a substance that is 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar.
Glycyrrhizin can have negative physiological effects, including raising blood pressure and causing water retention, so it’s a good idea to exercise some care in eating licorice, especially people with heart problems, who might want to consider having a chat with a doctor if they eat a lot of it.
Licorice root, which can be chewed for its taste and sweetness, is an integral part of Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine.
If you are fond of licorice candies, you might want to be aware that the ingredients used to make them can vary. European candies, for example, often are flavored with aniseed oil and may contain very little substance from licorice plants.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Licorice International Gets a Friendly Shoutout in Family Circle Magazine
Licorice International received national attention in the September 2011 issue of Family Circle magazine.
Thanks to Vicki Clarke, Lincoln, Nebraska was featured in the current issue of the magazine. Vicki mentioned several wonderful aspects of the city and included Licorice International as top spot for friendly snacks.
Here's what she said about Licorice International: "The kids like to get snacks from Licorice International, which offers more than 150 types from 12 countries. It's our favorite part of town--we love that the past and present of Lincoln mingle in such a family-friendly atmosphere."
Click here to read Vicki's article about Lincoln, Nebraska.
Thanks to Vicki Clarke, Lincoln, Nebraska was featured in the current issue of the magazine. Vicki mentioned several wonderful aspects of the city and included Licorice International as top spot for friendly snacks.
Here's what she said about Licorice International: "The kids like to get snacks from Licorice International, which offers more than 150 types from 12 countries. It's our favorite part of town--we love that the past and present of Lincoln mingle in such a family-friendly atmosphere."
Click here to read Vicki's article about Lincoln, Nebraska.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Licorice Allsorts from New Zealand Free with Your Order Now
August Licorice Giveway
Orange . . . kiwi . . . banana . . . and cherry. Yum!
This delicious assortment of licorice layered with fruit-flavored confections from New Zealand are yours absolutely FREE with your order of any size during August. (No minimum
required.)
That's right. When you place an order of any size, we will include a FREE generous (6 pieces) sample package of these delightful confections.
Each piece is the size of a petit four, which is just perfect for a dessert tray.
Your FREE PACKAGE will be automatically included with your order. The FREE PACKAGE of RJs Licorice Allsorts will be sent to the shipping address.
If you are sending a gift, the FREE SAMPLE PACKAGE will be sent to the gift recipient.
RJ's Licorice Allsorts are being offered at a 25% discount through the month of August. Click here to order now.
Monday, August 1, 2011
August Licorice Giveaway Available Now
This is the first issue of our online newsletter. Enjoy!
Read the current edition of The Licorice Lover's Newsletter and see how you can get RJs Licorice Allsorts free this month..
Read the current edition of The Licorice Lover's Newsletter and see how you can get RJs Licorice Allsorts free this month..
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