Where Does Liquorice Originate from?

The liquorice plant is a herbaceous perennial legume native to Western Asia, North Africa and southern Europe. It is not botanically closely related to anise or fennel, which are sources of similar flavouring compounds.

Where does licorice come from?

Liquorice comes from the juice of the roots of the plant Glycyrrhiza Glabra. Today, it grows in a belt from North Africa, across the Middle East and to China. Some of oldest recorded uses of liquorice are also found here. The history of liquorice can be dated to 2300 BC.

What country is known for licorice?

With consumption of over 4 pounds per person per year, licorice is the most loved candy in the Netherlands. In fact, more than 20% of all candy sold in the Netherlands is drop (the Dutch word for "licorice").