Sweet vs Salty Liquorice
Classic British soft liquorice vs Nordic-style salmiak — flavour, ingredients, texture and how to pick between them.
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Salty liquorice, also known as salmiak, is not for everyone — and that’s exactly why people love it. This distinctive Nordic-style liquorice combines deep liquorice flavour with a sharp, savoury saltiness for a taste that’s intense, addictive, and unforgettable.
At Black Liquorice Company, our Salty Liquorice collection brings together carefully selected Nordic, Dutch, and premium salted liquorice sweets, ranging from gently salted options to powerful salmiak favourites for experienced liquorice fans.
Salmiak liquorice is traditionally flavoured with ammonium chloride, giving it its signature salty kick. Popular across Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands, it’s enjoyed as an everyday sweet by those who prefer bold, savoury flavours over sugary confectionery.
If you love liquorice with bite, depth, and character, salmiak delivers something completely different from standard sweet liquorice.
Our salted liquorice selection includes:
Lightly salted liquorice for a smooth introduction
Strong salmiak liquorice for confident liquorice lovers
Nordic-style premium liquorice with deep, complex flavour
Perfect for gifting, discovering something new, or upgrading your usual liquorice favourites.
All salty liquorice in this collection is carefully selected and packed in the UK by Black Liquorice Company.
New to liquorice, or buying for someone who is? These guides explain the styles, the flavours and what to try first.
Classic British soft liquorice vs Nordic-style salmiak — flavour, ingredients, texture and how to pick between them.
Read the guide →Salmiak explained — the salted Nordic liquorice tradition and the imports we stock for UK customers curious to try it.
Read the guide →How our Cookery liquorice range — powders, extracts and syrups — turns up in bakes, sauces and drinks.
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