Surprisingly sweet. Do not confuse the flavor of licorice with that of anise oil, which is not related to licorice at all and is a poor imitation. Licorice has been used for everything from cough remedies to ulcer cures. The root imparts a very characteristic flavor and is surprisingly sweet. If contains glycyrrhizin, a substance 50 times sweeter than sugar, and is often added to chocolate to enhance sweetness.
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