Black Licorice Laces
Black Licorice Laces
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Enjoy the long strands of black licorice laces. They’re smooth, tasty and, above all, fun, enjoyed by licorice-loving kids and adults! The flavor is pure black licorice in a candy sort of way…meaning it isn’t as intense as other black licorice but still tastes great. More important is how you eat licorice laces. Some eat licorice laces like spaghetti, sucking the strands. Some lower them in their mouths with great care and lots of humor. Others just, well, put the licorice laces strands in their mouths. They even use licorice laces for creative purposes, whether decorating cake or making red licorice bracelets.
Product Details
Product Details
Molasses, Wheat Flour, High Fructose Wheat Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose, Licorice Root Powder, Palm Oil, Sodium Chloride, Flavor, Glazing Agent (Beeswax).
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Historical Insights
Black licorice laces were first made by the American Licorice Company. The company has followed a unique path since it started in 1914. Its first product was black licorice, what they called Black Licorice Vines. In 1920, they introduced a new candy called Raspberry Vines, red, chewy, with a fruit flavor. Shortly after, in 1925, the silent film star Charlie Chaplin needed to eat a boot in his movie “The Gold Rush”. So, he asked the American Licorice Company to make a licorice boot. The company ultimately made two – one extra in case the first was damaged.
One of the American Licorice Company’s most enduring selections, Raspberry Vines, has a more prominent role in the movie kingdom. Made in the 1920’s they were renamed “Red Vines,” in the 1950s. Packaged in a cardboard tray they were well-suited for movie theater concession stands. Their timing was good: in the late 1940s and 1950s, televisions were taking over the American entertainment landscape. To get the public back into the theaters, and make a better profit, movie theaters built luxuriant concession stands.
Today, Red Vines, the “Original Red Twists,” is one of the top-selling movie theater candies in the United States. Red Vines, like other modern licorice company selections, contains no licorice. While the public still refers to them as licorice, companies must call them “twists.
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From Licorice Boots to Blockbusters: The Story Behind Red Vines
Red licorice and black licorice laces were first made by the American Licorice Company. The company has followed a unique path since it started in 1914. Its first product was black licorice, what they called Black Licorice Vines. In 1920, they introduced a new candy called Raspberry Vines, red, chewy, with a fruit flavor. Shortly after, in 1925, the silent film star Charlie Chaplin needed to eat a boot in his movie “The Gold Rush”. So, he asked the American Licorice Company to make a licorice boot. The company ultimately made two – one extra in case the first was damaged. One of the American Licorice Company’s most enduring selections, Raspberry Vines, has a more prominent role in the movie kingdom. Made in the 1920’s they were renamed “Red Vines,” in the 1950s. Packaged in a cardboard tray they were well-suited for movie theater concession stands. Their timing was good: in the late 1940s and 1950s, televisions were taking over the American entertainment landscape. To get the public back into the theaters, and make a better profit, movie theaters built luxuriant concession stands. Today, Red Vines, the “Original Red Twists,” is one of the top-selling movie theater candies in the United States. Red Vines, like other modern licorice company selections, contains no licorice. While the public still refers to them as licorice, companies must call them “twists. Want to learn more, check out Susan’s blog, with sections from her books “Sweet as Sin” and “Fun Foods of America.”
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
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.
