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Soft Black Liquorice
Aniseed flavoured soft eating liquorice
Soft Black Liquorice by Taveners provides 326 kcal per 100 g, with 58.8 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 27% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Liquorice candies category and comes in a 165 g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 326 kcal | 328 |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 1.6 |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 1 −17% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.2 g | 75.5 |
| Total sugars | 58.8 g | 46.4 +27% |
| Added sugars | 83.2 g | 49.6 +68% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 3.9 −74% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 3 +10% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.7 −80% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 446 Liquorice candies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other liquorice candies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cane Molasses, Invert Sugar Syrup, _Wheat_ Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Liquorice Extract 1.1%, Emulsifier E471, Sunflower Oil, Aniseed Oil, Carnauba Wax
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 165 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo artificial flavorsNo coloringsNo gelatin
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5010511478705
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Soft Black Liquorice?
Soft Black Liquorice contains 326 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Soft Black Liquorice?
Soft Black Liquorice has 58.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Soft Black Liquorice healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Soft Black Liquorice contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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