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Discovering the Secrets of Pontefract Cakes in Black, Bold, and Delicious

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice Stories / By Erling

The small market town of Pontefract, Yorkshire—born from the Norman conquest and home to a rich history of royal battles and posh affairs—holds an intriguing secret. One of its most beloved treats has been its greatest medicine for centuries: the liquorice cake. What could have driven ancient Englanders to work this spongy, black-as-tar delicacy into …

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a jar with spilled Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts Sweets

Liquorice Allsorts: A Quick Guide to the Classic Treat

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice / By Erling

When George Bassett made the daring move to establish his company in 1842, he never predicted its success. But as of 1852, shortly after the opening of the first factory in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, his venture began to bloom and thrive. Bassett’s steady growth was powered by its flagship product: Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts Sweets. This …

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Uncovering the Delicious Secrets of Liquorice Sweets

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice / By Erling

Welcome to the fascinating world of liquorice sweets! It’s a treat millions of people worldwide have enjoyed for centuries. You probably already have your favourite brands and types of liquorice you love most, but have you ever wondered about the origins of this unique flavour? The definition of confectionery is any food made from sugar, …

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Barratts hard liquorice sticks

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice / By Erling

Barratts Hard Liquorice Sticks – A classic British sweet made by Barratt’s. The original recipe has been kept secret since 1892. In recent years, the popularity of liquorice has increased significantly. It is now sold in almost every country around the globe. Because of this rise in demand, production and quality standards have gone up. …

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The Best Story of Licorice Allsorts

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice / By Erling

When George Bassett founded his sweet company in 1842, he could never have imagined the success his business would bring him. Bassett’s first factory opened shortly after in 1852 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and the company has remained there ever since! One of Bassett’s most popular products is Licorice Allsorts. But how did this delicious …

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Which is better? Licorice or Liquorice?

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice Stories / By Erling

When it comes to the spelling of Licorice, there is a big difference between Americans and Brits. While the Brits spell it Liquorice, the Americans spell it Licorice. But what most people don’t know is that there is a big difference in how these two words are pronounced. The American pronunciation for Liquorice is “LICK-uh-rocee” …

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Salty Liquorice graphics with a salt shaker depicting Salmiak Liquorice or Salmiakki

Salty Liquorice; Happy you found it?

Leave a Comment / Liquorice, History / By Erling

Salty or Salt Liquorice is unavoidable in 2021. No longer just the reserve of Nordic Liquorice fanatics, so is it time we embraced the disparate taste and just got on with it? Salty Liquorice Daarling Salty Liquorice was a hot topic on TV last year when Nigella Lawson revealed her excellent Liquorice box! A dark …

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A complete guide to using sustainable packaging from Saint Valentines.

Leave a Comment / History, Uncategorized / By Erling

The concept of “going green” isn’t just idealistic anymore—modern customers care about sustainability. Where possible we use recycled & recyclable products. We want to contribute to a better future. Our planet Sustainable packaging is crucial at Saint Valentine’s Liquorice Company. We are doing our very best to be environmentally friendly. We send your liquorice to …

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My Sweet Liquorice, as luck would have it, I found you love it.

1 Comment / Liquorice, History / By Erling

Sweet liquorice is this nation’s oldest and possibly favourite confection. Little did I know when I started the Saint Valentines Liquorice Co in 1994 to supply the finest quality Italian liquorice, just how passionate we are about it. Our love affair with the sweet black liquorice stuff goes back hundreds of years.

Liquorice Trivia What is liquorice all about?

History, Uncategorized / By Erling

What is liquorice all about? Did you know that because it has unique health properties, the pharmaceutical industry uses harvested natural liquorice? A product is extracted from the natural roots of a plant; Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Sweet Root). Nature has gifted the plant with super health qualities that have been used to treat health issues since …

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