As a confectionery expert with a deep understanding of the candy industry, I can tell you that Black Twizzlers are a type of licorice candy, but they differ from traditional licorice in a few key ways. Traditional licorice is made from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, which gives it a distinct flavor and dark color. However, Black Twizzlers are made with a different process and ingredients that result in a sweeter, fruitier taste and a more pliable texture.

Twizzlers are often referred to as "cotton candy licorice" because they have a lighter, sweeter flavor compared to the bold, bitter taste of traditional licorice. They are also often flavored with artificial ingredients to achieve their unique taste. While they are a licorice candy, they do not have the same real licorice characteristics that one might expect from the classic European licorice.

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��Red licorice, or other colors, are usually fruit flavored by artificial or natural means, and do not contain licorice flavoring,�� she added. 5. ... Not only do Red Vines and Twizzlers not contain any licorice extract, ��the word licorice is absent from their packaging, and instead they are labeled as 'twists,'�� said Jaffe.read more >>