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Licorice Bridge Mix is a modern version of the 1800s wonder Licorice Allsorts. The pieces are fresh out of the mid-1900s –licorice pastels, licorice covered by a bright, pastel, shell, crunchy with a smooth exterior and the ever-pliable licorice inside. And you have black licorice jellybeans with the inevitable crunch; soft candy, the licorice version of white chocolate; licorice with a sugar-speckled exterior; and other licorice delights. The only question is how to eat the licorice pieces. Pick through, favorites first? Eat a handful and enjoy the blend? It’s hard to say. Licorice bridge mix, much chocolate counterpart, is a very personal matter, made to be enjoyed. The story of Licorice Bridge Mix and a period image are on the label.
This nostalgic treat is part of our 1900s candy gift collection, offering a taste of history with each bite. It also appears in the candy timeline box, highlighting the evolution of candy. Some of these treats, like licorice pastels, were included in world war candy rations, providing comfort to soldiers during tough times.
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Size: 4 ounces in a 3x6" bag
Sugar, Corn Syrup, Licorice Center ( corn syrup, enriched wheat flour ( wheat, iron, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and folic acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Water, Glycerine, Licorice Extract, Palm Oil, Salt, Soy Mono & Diglyceride, Anise Extract, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1), Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or less of the following: Modified Soy Protein, Tapioca Dextrin, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Color Added, Red 40, Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 & 2, Blue 1 & 2 Lake, Yellow 5 & 6, Yellow 5 & 6 Lake, Red 3, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Confectioners Glaze.
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How Coated Candies Became the Perfect Bridge Table Snack
For thousands of years, people covered fruit, nuts and seeds with sugary coatings, dating back to the ancient Romans. In the late 1800s, when machinery enabled candy-makers to quickly and inexpensively coat just about anything with sugar and chocolate, coated nuts, caramels, marshmallows, licorice and other tasty treats came along. Starting in the 1920s, bridge became the game to play, where players sat around tables for entire evenings. Snacks needed to be small enough to eat with their fingers without putting down their cards. Many of these treats, like coated nuts and licorice, would go on to become part of world war candy rations, providing comfort to soldiers. You can also discover these candies as part of our 1900s candy gift collection and the candy timeline box, which celebrates the history and evolution of these classic sweets. To find out more about 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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