The sweetening compound in black licorice can cause irregular heart rhythm. As people prepare to dig into their favorite Halloween candy, there's one treat with a new consumption warning for adults.

Licorice-based food consumption has enjoyed the high ground across the West since several decades. This surging demand is backed by a history of perceived medical benefits, specifically boosting ...

From sour spirals to the iconic salty licorice dominating the world of Swedish candy, licorice offers plenty to chew on for the curious consumer of sweets. However, when most Americans think of ...

A Massachusetts man has died after eating large amounts of black licorice on a daily basis. The 54-year-old’s heart stopped after he ate a large bag and a half of the candy every day for several weeks ...

The FDA has claimed that glycyrrhizin, a sweetening compound that is found in black licorice, can decrease potassium levels and lead to heart problems. A 73-year-old New York man has filed a lawsuit ...

NEWARK, Del, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The licorice candy market is expected to grow from US$ 278.5 million in 2023 to US$ 403.4 million by 2033, with a CAGR of 5.2% from 2018 to 2022. The ...

While candy can fall out of vogue, it doesn't mean the candy vanishes altogether. For example, here are several popular Baby ...

If you are pregnant, walk away from this column now. You see, talking about pregnancy and what to eat during pregnancy is how this discussion on licorice started. I was speaking with Frances ...