Licorice boats
Size
150g per piece
Origin
Sweden
Sugar, glucose syrup, GELATINE, licorice extract, vegetable oil (coconut oil, rapeseed oil), surface treatment agent E901, flavourings (anise, vanillin), colour E153 No declared allergens beyond gelatine. May contain milk and wheat.
About This Candy
Why This Swedish Licorice Candy Keeps Coming Back
Licorice Boats: There is something about that first bite. The surface gives way slowly - smooth, glazed, unhurried - and then the licorice opens up. Deep and earthy, with anise warmth rising through it and a quiet vanilla sweetness underneath. This Swedish licorice candy does not shout. It pulls you in and keeps you there, piece after piece, until the bag is somehow empty.
Furthermore, the texture is what separates these from harder licorice formats. Soft throughout, consistent from the first bite to the last. The flavour builds gradually rather than peaking immediately, which means every piece feels like a reward rather than a hit. Browse more in our licorice category.
What Makes This Aroma Classic Worth Picking
Konfektyrfabriken Aroma has been crafting Lakritsbåtar since 1928 in Sweden. That is not a marketing number - it is nearly a century of getting the same iconic piece exactly right. These are palm oil free and made with real licorice extract, not artificial flavouring. As a result, the depth is genuine and the finish is clean, with none of the synthetic aftertaste that cheaper licorice leaves behind.
The boat shape earns its place too. Thicker through the centre, tapered at the tips - the chew changes as you go, starting gentle and growing richer. You can explore the full Aroma range at Aroma. Mix these with other Nordic picks through the Kandy Lover Builder.