Haribo Pontefract Cakes
Soft, Chewy Liquorice Discs from Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Haribo Pontefract Cakes are small, glossy black liquorice discs with a soft, yielding chew and a rich, treacly liquorice flavour. They are made by HARIBO in Pontefract itself, the Yorkshire town that gave these sweets their name, where the company has been making liquorice since it took over the local Dunhills works in 1972. Flavoured with real liquorice extract (4.5%) and made without artificial colours, they are a softer, sweeter alternative to the firmer, old-style cakes.
We pack Haribo Pontefract Cakes into a 150g bag, so you can enjoy a proper handful of Yorkshire liquorice or add them to an order alongside your favourite cables, buttons and mixed bags.
Why Choose Haribo Pontefract Cakes?
- Made in Pontefract – Produced in the home town of the Pontefract cake
- Soft Texture – A gentle, chewy bite rather than a hard, rubbery one
- Real Liquorice Extract – 4.5% liquorice extract for an authentic flavour
- No Artificial Colours – Their deep black colour comes from treacle and caramelised sugar
- Generous Bag – 150g of liquorice discs, packed by us
How Do Haribo Pontefract Cakes Taste?
- First: Dark, molasses-like sweetness from the treacle
- Then: Smooth, rounded liquorice root flavour
- Finish: A light salty edge that keeps you reaching for another
- Texture: Soft and chewy, with a lightly glazed surface
If you prefer a firmer, more traditional chew, try our Taveners Pontefract Cakes too, or browse the rest of our traditional liquorice.
Product Details
- Brand: HARIBO
- Contents: Soft liquorice-flavour discs (Pontefract cakes)
- Weight: 150g bag
- Allergens: Contains WHEAT (gluten) — see the Ingredients tab
- Dietary: Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans (contains gelatine and beeswax)
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Origin: Made in Yorkshire, England
The Story of Haribo Pontefract Cakes
Liquorice has been grown and processed around Pontefract for centuries, and by the 1700s local makers were pressing liquorice paste into small round “cakes”, each stamped by hand. Dozens of liquorice works once operated in the town. Today HARIBO is one of the last makers still producing Pontefract cakes there, and the company is a regular supporter of the town’s annual Liquorice Festival. Find out more about the company at HARIBO UK.
Perfect For
- Fans of soft, sweet British liquorice
- Anyone who grew up with Haribo Pontefract Cakes
- Topping up a liquorice order or gift box
- Sharing at the cinema, on long drives or at the office
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