When and who invented licorice candy?

Answer 1

In the 1950s American Licorice Co. expanded beyond traditional black licorice and began producing Raspberry Vines. Unlike black licorice, which uses extract from the Glycyrrihiza glabra bush root for its flavoring, red licorice has a fruitier taste. The public called it red licorice because of its similarities in format and texture to the original black. Later Raspberry Vines were renamed Red Vines® and the packaging was updated with the addition of a tray in 1958. Though sales were slow with red candy in the beginning, eventually red candy became a much bigger seller than black.

In 1963 American Licorice produced unwrapped Red Ropes and Licorice Ropes, the longest pieces of licorice to hit the market. The pieces that were formally cut up to make the Lic-Ris-Ets became the rope candy. Later that decade, American Licorice began wrapping the ropes individually, thus creating the Super Ropes® brand.

Answer 2

Licorice comes from a plant with the Greek name "Glycyrrhiza," (right image) which means "sweet root." This chewy tasting candy dates all the way back to the ancient times of man, where even Pharaohs and Prophets enjoyed its taste. Soldiers at war have also drunk licorice to quench their thirst during long strenuous marches. It was during the Middle Ages that the crusaders had brought licorice to England. Several years later a monastery in Pontefract, England began producing it. Since the early settlers had brought licorice recipes to America, our country has also been flourishingly producing them.

Answer 3

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