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Historic Horehound - Hard Candy Drops

Historic Horehound - Hard Candy Drops

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Most of us know the name “horehound…but not what it is. So, horehound is an old-fashioned remedy of the 1700s, used primarily as tea but, by the end of the century, a candy, as well. Horehound went onto became a favorite 1800s candy But, it never lost its medicinal value. What does horehound candy taste like? Some say it tastes like licorice, toasted marshmallow, or even a bitter green. Our taste experts here at True Treats agree that horehound has a bitter flavor, cut by a “sanded sugar” shell which also keeps it from sticking.

How important is Horehound historically? Take a look at our timeline:

  Ancient ritual herb → Medieval medicine → Colonial remedy → Victorian candy

Did you know  Horehound is thought to be one of the Biblical bitter herbs connected to Passover? 

 

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Sugar, Corn Syrup, Natural Horehound Herb, Caramel Color

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Horehound: A Timeless Herb with a Bold History

Horehound is a plant that arrived in North America somewhere in the 1500s. It’s of the mint family but clearly a distant cousin where flavor is concerned. It’s not as invasive as mint and grows in a clump, more than an ever-extending stream of vines that swallow up everything in its path as, say, peppermint. Horehound is the bitter herb of the Bible, an ancient medicine, an old time candy, and – in plant form – a curative tea. You probably have a f...
Horehound is a plant that arrived in North America somewhere in the 1500s. It’s of the mint family but clearly a distant cousin where flavor is concerned. It’s not as invasive as mint and grows in a clump, more than an ever-extending stream of vines that swallow up everything in its path as, say, peppermint. Horehound is the bitter herb of the Bible, an ancient medicine, an old time candy, and – in plant form – a curative tea. You probably have a few questions about horehound, so read on!

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