black counterpart in the United States. While there's no doubt that they make ideal movie snacks and soda straws, the question of whether these sweet, fruity twists are legit licorice is a bit ...

However, some (like Trader Joe's Soft Black Licorice Twists) use a combination of glycyrrhizin and aniseed oil. And while molasses used to be the main secondary sweetener in this candy ...