Dutch Licorice

In the candy world, there's no more flavorful sweet than licorice. From its sugary, dark roots to its sweet and fruity citrus flavor, licorice has been one of the most popular sweet treats throughout history. Known by many names including gummy bear, licorice root, candy apple, and licorice berry among many others, licorice is popular across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. From the dense, sweet dark roots to its zesty, citrus flavor, Dutch Licorice delivers an entirely different kind of sweet. And as sweet as it is, licorice does not just have one distinct taste. A true candy lover, licorice also offers some pretty amazing health benefits.

Grown in the Northeastern part of the globe, licorice comes from the root of a vine that can be found in several countries. However, in the United States, licorice comes from the European licorice tree (Ilex sinensis). From the thick, sugary roots of the tree, licorice blossoms into a large assortment of dried flower heads, bark, leaves, and even wood that can be used for craft projects such as pottery or furniture. Dutch Licorice, however, is the most common licorice type in the U.S., especially in southern states such as Florida and along the Eastern seaboard.

Dutch Licorice can be found in a number of forms including syrup, candy, and dried fruit. The dried fruit, especially the ones with a sweeter taste, are considered to be the pure form of licorice. While candy and other forms of licorice are commonly used as candy substitutes, they don't really provide the same nutritional value. For this reason, candy lovers will want to enjoy the pure, authentic Dutch Licorice that comes straight from the Dutch root. It is considered to be a superior sweet by many, but it is still just as enjoyable enjoyed in its original form as it is in any other form.

Another popular kind of licorice available on the U.S. market is dubbel. Dubbel is a liqueur that comes from the bark of the licorice plant. While not actually flavored, it is made by adding sugar, water, and some flavorings to the root. The most popular brands include Sweet Caramel, Dubbel Liqueur, and licorice-sweet. Both sweet and salty varieties can be purchased on-line and enjoyed the same way.

Licorice has been a popular sweetener in the Netherlands for over 100 years. While the licorice root was originally developed as a medical treatment for diabetes and related problems, the sweet flavor has spread into many other areas of the world. This is largely due to the ease of growing and harvesting licorice plants. Growing them in the United States and other countries, however, requires soil with a higher acidity than the Netherlands' licorice, as well as an exceptional climate. These factors combine to make licorice a more expensive product than it would cost in the Netherlands.

Regardless of where licorice ends up being sold, it is certain to become a popular sweet across the United States and the rest of the world. The key is keeping licorice fresh until it begins to lose its flavor. Some brands of rubber or Dutch licorice prefer to be kept in cool dark bottles, and others like to be kept in air-tight glass containers. Most people enjoy their licorice in the latter condition because it keeps the flavor for longer. However you choose to enjoy your next dose of Dutch licorice, you can be assured that you are eating a sweet that will have plenty of fans.

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