Salty liquorice: The not-so-sweet sweet

[Jazzy]

Salty liquorice is an acquired taste - and many in Finland, Scandinavia and the Netherlands learn to love its sharp, sour flavours during childhood. But for those who are introduced to it later in life, the black stuff can be hard to stomach.

Salmiakki is a soft liquorice with ammonium chloride added to give it its distinctive saltiness. More ammonium chloride means stronger, saltier and more potent salmiakki.

This confectionery - if such a salty snack could be described as such - was thought to have originated in pharmacies who manufactured their own cough medicine. Ammonium chloride - known for being able to break down mucus - was added to the mixture.

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Have you ever tried Salmiakki? If so, did you like it? If not, would you try it?

 

[Evil Eye]

Sure. Some I liked, some I didn't.

Everyone should definitely try some, if only for the amusement of others

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I'd try it, I like salty foods when I am in the mood for it.