salty licorice
🇫🇮 A dish from Finland
Salty liquorice, also known as salmiak liquorice, salmiac liquorice or salmiakki, is a variety of liquorice flavoured with salmiak salt, and is a common confection found in the Nordic countries, Benelux, and northern Germany.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | licorice root, ammonium chloride salt, sugar |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | made into confection |
| 👅Flavour & style | intensely salty, sharp, and bitter-sweet |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | eaten as a candy treat |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does salty licorice come from?
salty licorice is a dish that originated in Finland.
What is salty licorice?
Salty liquorice, also known as salmiak liquorice, salmiac liquorice or salmiakki, is a variety of liquorice flavoured with salmiak salt, and is a common confection found in the Nordic countries, Benelux, and northern Germany.