Is it okay to eat stale licorice?

Licorice is a flavor — just like vanilla. Licorice is NOT a type of candy. Many types of candy are flavored with licorice, including, taffy, jelly beans, hard candy, gummy bears, gum drops, vines/twists/ropes, etc. read more

All licorice is stale after it is made. It is in a semi-preserved state. The people of 100 year ago kept it in glass lidded jars exposed to the air for month and months. read more

Black licorice is an old fashioned treat that can be harmful if you eat too much. If you're 40 or older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for two weeks could cause an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). read more

Real black licorice candy can be dangerous if you consume it in large amounts. Much of the black licorice sold in the United States isn't dangerous at all, because much of the licorice sold in the U.S. doesn't contain any actual licorice from the licorice plant. Instead, manufacturers add anise to the candy to give it a licorice-like flavor. read more