Licorice Center
What is Licorice Center?
Licorice center is the soft, often chewy, interior of licorice candy. It is typically made from licorice extract, sugar, corn syrup, and flavorings, and may also contain other ingredients like pectin or gelatin for texture.
Is Licorice Center a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Licorice Center used for?
Manufacturers add licorice center to provide a distinct flavor and chewy texture to candies.
Is Licorice Center safe?
Licorice extract contains glycyrrhizin, which can affect blood pressure and potassium levels when consumed in very large amounts over time.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add licorice center to provide a distinct flavor and chewy texture to candies. It is the core component of many licorice-flavored confections, forming the basis of the candy's taste and mouthfeel.
Health notes
Licorice extract contains glycyrrhizin, which can affect blood pressure and potassium levels when consumed in very large amounts over time. The FDA has not set specific limits for glycyrrhizin intake from food. JECFA has evaluated licorice and its constituents, but did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Licorice Center
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