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Licorice Allsorts stand out from the other licorice candies as they are a variety of flavors, textures and colors. The flavors licorice, of course, ribboned with coconut, fondant, and fruit flavors. The sweet of the candy supporting the more pronounced licorice. As for the texture: the mix combines the creamy candy wrap with the shell of the pastels and the harder licorice flavor. The colors are aminly pastel picks, reds, greens, depending on the mix, all finished with the pastel sprinkles. Small. Crunchy. An apt finish for the multifaceted candy. The story of Licorice Allsorts and a period image are on the label.
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The Sweet Surprise Behind Licorice Allsorts: How a Candy Mix-Up Became a Classic
The Licorice Allsorts was a wonderful accident. This British confection made in 1899 by Bassett’s Candy, was created when a company salesman was calling on a difficult customer. He neatly set out numerous trays of licorice candy, but they toppled over, pieces co-mingling into an assortment off “all sorts” of licorice. The customer actually liked them. The mix – and the name - stuck and the candy became the international sensation it is today! Want more about American licorice? Read Susan’s blog.
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
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