“It is well-known that the active compound of licorice is glycyrrhizin, a conjugation of two molecules of glucuronic acid and glycyrrhetic acid.”

“Sambuca, which taste of licorice like Pernod, is actually flavored with flowers of the elderberry bush.”

“Is made from the peel and skin of bitter oranges and has a licorice flavor.”

“Ripe mulberry fruits, chocolate and a twist of spicy liquorice make this a satisfying wine.”

“Fennel, like liquorice, dill, tarragon, ouzo and pastis, is something you love or hate.”

“That did not stop us from going in for our Uncle Joe's mintballs, liquorice shoelaces and gobstoppers, but I was always glad to get out.”