Black Licorice Wheels

Licorice… as a Toothbrush!?

Licorice root first arrived in North America in the 1600s. It was enjoyed as a spice, tea, used medicinally… and even used for dental hygiene as an early toothbrush! Enter the 1800s and up and a fascinating line of licorice sweets emerged.

Licorice Wheels – A Retro American Classic!

Licorice flavors in candy really took off in the late 1800s and early 1900s – Black Jack gum, bridge mix, and the first American candy brand, Good N’ Plenty! The 1900s brought more fun varieties of black licorice – like Charlie Chaplin’s black laces and of course the black licorice wheel! Still delicious. Comes in a 4 oz. bag with the history on the label.

Watch Susan Benjamin talk about the History of Licorice Root