True Treats Candy
Dutch Chalk Licorice
Dutch Chalk Licorice
SKU:400000013824
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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 flavors took off in the late 1800s and early 1900s – Black Jack gum, bridge mix, and the first American candy brand, Good N’ Plenty!
Dutch Chalk Licorice
Believe it or not, licorice root extract is 50x sweeter than cane sugar! Starting in the mid-1800s, licorice was enjoyed as a candy. Dutch chalk licorice is delicious black licorice candy covered in a hard candy coating. 4 oz in a heat-sealed bag with the history on the label: perfect to carry, perfect to store, perfect to give as a gift.
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.
