The History of Pontefract Cakes
How Dominican monks, Pontefract's sandy soil and a small castle-stamped disc turned a Yorkshire town into the home of British liquorice.
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A true British classic. Liquorice Pontefract Cakes are one of the oldest liquorice sweets still enjoyed today, known for their distinctive coin shape, firm chew, and deep, rich liquorice flavour. Unchanged for generations, these are proper traditional liquorice at its best. What to Expect Classic Pontefract cake coins Firm, chewy texture Bold, rich liquorice flavour Traditional recipe and shape Why You’ll Love It Pontefract Cakes are steeped in liquorice history. Their unmistakable flavour and satisfying chew make them a favourite for those who appreciate liquorice in its purest, most traditional form. If you enjoy old-fashioned sweets with real character, this is a must-try. Perfect For Traditional liquorice lovers Fans of classic British sweets Those who prefer bold, authentic liquorice Nostalgic favourites Packed in the UK Packed in the UK to ensure freshness and consistent quailty Ingredients Treacle, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Starch, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, WHEAT Flour, Gelatine, Liquorice Extract (4.5%), Salt, Sunflower Oil, Beeswax. Allergy Advice: packed on a production line that also handles confectionery that may contain peanuts, nuts, tree seeds and MILK. Nutritional Information Per 100g Energy: 1257kJ / 296kcal Fat: <0.5g Saturated Fat: 0.1g Carbohydrates: 68g of which Sugars: 47g Salt: 1.3g
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Net weight: 165g
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Brilliant product, fast delivery. Recommended.
Best Ponty cakes around. Will keep ordering.
Authentic flavour, beautifully made. Top marks.
Proper Pontefract cakes, just like the ones I had as a kid.
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