Panda Licorice Chew, 7 oz (Package May Vary)

I throughly enjoyed the licorice flavor and the soft but chewy texture. I also liked that it was well priced and had little sugar in it. I would definitely recommend this as a candy to have around the house if you like the taste of licorice.

Softer and less rubbery/chewy than red vines and with a much deeper flavor. It leans toward a strong, dark molasses style. My only wish is for a more intense licorice root presence. It's there but it's subtle. My kids actually prefer that, so it's not a flaw, just a preference. That's why I'm able to give it 5 stars, even though it's not my personal favorite. It's always fresh and high quality. It can be a little sticky, so keep it in the bag. Very good value.

Excellent black licorice and sweetened with molasses instead of sugar. My doctor said it metabolizes differently than regular sugar. It is very good and small pieces. I eat a few pieces every day

These are genuinely the best and the only black licorice I will buy. Look at all the ingredients on all the other brands and there's just crap in there. These are simple and pure and have a great taste. Super reliable through the years the ingredients and the recipe haven't changed. If you love black licorice this should be your only purchase. Not to mention it's priced well. When you're eating it it's got the perfect amount of sticky, chewy softness! I won't buy any other brand. Black licorice is actually good for you so I sort of make a habit of eating two or three every couple of days. It's a good little treat that I keep in my tea cabinet. It's a nice little surprise every few days.

I am 82 years old and of all the licorice candies I have recently tried these are closest to what I recollect. Only issue is extruded small extremely thin walled pieces that collapse to almost dust in your mouth. Make them like nibs even with less pieces per bag. Good licorice, poor presentation.

I ordered Panda black licorice from Amazon because this candy has always been one of my favorites, but, for some reason, has become impossible to find in candy stores, supermarkets and specialty food stores in the northeast United States. I discovered black licorice as a kid of about 8 years old while watching a movie about sailors and sailing ships of the 1800s. I saw the captain of one ship reach into his pocket and pull out a large black block of something and bite a piece off. I asked my dad what this was and he said it was licorice and that this was how it was made during the nineteenth century in America. Not long after, I accompanied my dad and mom during a grocery shopping trip. I asked my dad to take me to the corner candy store. He did and once in the store I asked for black licorice. The store owner handed me a small bag of licorice pieces called NIBBS. I started eating the licorice and was fascinated by the taste. From that time onward, I spent a little of my allowance money on NIBBS. Not long after this discovery, my family started vacationing in the southern Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts. In the town where we stayed, there was a large complex of stores where early Americana products were sold - really a place set up for tourists who were looking for something unique and representing things made during the 1700s and 1800s. There were rugs, cloths, wooden toys and furniture, wicker furniture, tools, weather vanes, food - AND CANDY!!! It was here, when I was 8 to 10 years old, that I discovered a second source of black licorice. I bought strings of black licorice, pieces of black licorice and twisted black licorice. The taste was as authentic as the NIBBS! The anise flavor, the chewy consistency and the smell were all there. This was not to slight the early Americana tastes of other candies such as the horhound candy sticks, the sarsparilla candy sticks and more. The old Americana stores eventually disappeared - replaced by a modern supermarket and strip mall. You couldn't get black licorice there. Black licorice disappeared as well. So, I was amazed to find that Amazon sold black licorice! I tried Panda licorice first and was pleasantly surprised that this candy manufacturer had kept the tradition of my favorite candy with plenty of anise and the correct recipe. Eating Panda licorice takes me back to the sweetest discovery I ever made during my early childhood. At first, I ordered one bag. Then I started ordering 2 at a time. Now, I don't have to look any further than Amazon for my favorite candy! I enjoy it after lunch, after dinner and while watching TV with my wife. She tried a piece, but she said it wasn't her "thing." Oh, well. Still, I recommend Panda brand and NIBBS. Try a small package and see what you think.

Taste was ok but very pricey for very small amount.

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