Salty Licorice Stick

The Texture and Feel of This Swedish Salty Licorice Candy

Salty Licorice Stick is a Swedish salty licorice candy that leads with a firm, confident resistance on the first bite. The chew is dense and satisfying, holding its shape rather than collapsing instantly. As a result, the salmiak salt and licorice extract release gradually as you work through each piece. Furthermore, the flavour builds rather than fading. The saltiness arrives first, sharp and clean. Then the deep licorice warmth follows right behind it and lingers long after the piece is gone.

The stick format means each candy carries more body than small shapes can offer. In other words, every piece is a proper experience rather than a quick hit. Additionally, the wheat flour base gives the texture a slightly doughy firmness that fans of traditional Scandinavian saltlakrits will recognise immediately. The black colour comes from natural vegetable carbon rather than synthetic dyes. Browse the full licorice and salmiak collection at Kandy Lover for more Nordic licorice picks worth trying.

What Sets This Swedish Pick Apart

Salty Licorice Stick is produced by Malaco, part of Cloetta, one of Sweden's most established confectionery groups since 1934. Visit the official Cloetta website here. Malaco has defined Swedish saltlakrits for decades and remains the standard by which Nordic licorice lovers measure everything else.

The formula uses ammonium chloride at 6.3%, which is the compound behind the intense salmiak character. Furthermore, that level places this firmly in serious salty licorice territory rather than the mild end. Moreover, there are no artificial colorings and no gelatin in the recipe. As a result, this is a clean, honest Swedish salty licorice candy that delivers exactly what it promises. Additionally, Kandy Lover ships this directly from Sweden, so you get it fresh and at full texture every time. Build your own Nordic licorice mix at Kandy Lover Builder.