Häxvrål
Size
150g per piece
Origin
Sweden
Sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, molasses, wheat flour (gluten), modified corn and potato starch, raw licorice extract (3%), ammonium chloride (3%), fully hydrogenated vegetable fat (palm kernel, coconut), thickening agent (gum arabic), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), humectant (glycerol), salt, flavouring. Contains wheat (gluten).
About This Candy
The Texture and Feel of Swedish Salty Licorice Candy
Häxvrål delivers a sharp salmiak bite the moment the sugar coating cracks between the teeth. The outer shell is crunchy with a sweet sugar layer that gives way to the dark, chewy filling. Each piece has a firm sugar crust around a soft salmiak centre that makes up over half the candy. The ammonium chloride hits the tongue with a clean, mineral saltiness that builds with every chew. Meanwhile, the raw licorice extract adds an earthy, herbal depth underneath the salmiak punch. As you work through the filling, the sweetness from the sugar shell balances the salt into a layered contrast. The aroma is concentrated black licorice with a sharp, almost metallic edge from the ammonium chloride underneath. This Swedish salty licorice candy keeps its intensity steady from the first crack to the last chew. The mouthfeel stays complex with the crunchy coating dissolving into the soft, chewy centre in stages. Overall, the bold salmiak filling and crunchy sugar contrast make this one of the most iconic salty picks in Scandinavian candy.
Why This Salmiak Candy Hits Different
These pieces come from Toms, a Danish confectionery group behind some of Scandinavia's most recognisable licorice brands. Häxvrål means witch's scream in Swedish, and the Danish name Heksehyl carries the same meaning across the border. The recipe uses three percent raw licorice extract and three percent ammonium chloride for a genuine salty licorice punch. Because the filling makes up over half the piece, the salmiak flavour dominates once the sugar crust breaks. Each bag arrives packed fresh by Kandy Lover and shipped directly from Sweden. As a result, the sugar coating stays crisp and the salmiak filling stays soft. If you enjoy salty licorice, explore our candy collection for more picks. For a milder salty licorice option, try Salty Licorice Pastilles for a gentler entry point.
Flavour Profile
Häxvrål opens with a sweet sugar crunch that quickly gives way to intense salmiak saltiness and earthy raw licorice. The flavour settles gradually into a deep, mineral-rich finish with lasting herbal warmth.