Love it or hate it, the strong taste of licorice inspires intense emotions. Luckily, there's plenty of room in the candy aisle for all kinds of twisty and tubular sweet treats, licorice-style or not.

Black licorice, sometimes spelled liquorice, is polarizing. It has a unique, potent flavor that people tend to either love or hate. If you like the taste, that’s fine. Just don’t count on ...

BOSTON - There may be yet another basic type of taste. We generally know about the five - sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami - but a team of researchers at University of Southern California ...

Often anise oil, which smells and tastes like licorice but is GA-free, is used as flavoring. Nonetheless, to be on the safe side, keep your licorice binging to a minimum.

Black licorice can be bad for you if you eat too much. Risks include an abnormal heart rhythm, ... They are made with anise oil, which smells and tastes like black licorice.