Read more: 25 Chocolate Brands, Ranked Worst To Best While black licorice today is enjoyed (or detested) as a candy, the plant it comes from was originally used for medicinal purposes. And once it ...

The American Licorice Company's first product was the Black Licorice Twist ... the dark chocolate bar from this brand isn’t ...

Overindulging in black licorice during pregnancy has been shown to increase the risk of premature birth. It might be best to forgo it during pregnancy. Some candies—including ones labeled "black ...