The main concern comes from a natural compound found in licorice root called glycyrrhizin. This compound gives black licorice its unique sweet flavor. While glycyrrhizin is safe in small amounts, ...

(The Conversation) – Black licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. On Sept. 23, 2020, it was reported that black licorice was the culprit in the death of a ...

Even essential nutrients could be harmful for your heart in high doses.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – Black licorice may look ...