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A bag of honey liquorice might seem like a simple choice, but products can differ considerably. The name doesn’t always tell you how much honey it contains. Some varieties contain real honey, while others mainly have a honey-like flavour. There’s also more to the difference between regular and sugar-free honey liquorice than just the sugar content.
Use this practical guide to compare honey liquorice by its ingredients, pack size, flavour and intended use. That way, you can avoid paying for a pack that isn’t right for you.
Always check the ingredients list. Klene Pure Honey’s product information states that it contains 15.8% honey. Venco Honey Licorice lists 0.3% honey. Both products are classed as honey liquorice, but honey plays a very different role in each recipe.
Pay attention to the order of the ingredients, too. They’re generally listed in descending order by quantity. If sugar or glucose syrup appears near the top, the product isn’t based solely on honey.
Sugar-free honey liquorice can have a honey-like flavour without containing any honey. According to the product information, Klene Sugarfree Honey Liquorice contains sweeteners, liquorice root extract and natural flavourings. Honey isn’t listed among the ingredients.
So, if you’re specifically looking for honey liquorice made with real honey, it’s worth reading the full ingredients list rather than relying on the front of the pack.
According to the product description, Klene Pure Honey is made without colourings or flavourings. However, the ingredients list includes sugar, glucose syrup, starch, gelatine, ammonium chloride and beeswax as a glazing agent.
That doesn’t make the product unsuitable, but it’s worth bearing in mind if you’re looking for liquorice without colourings, a vegetarian option or a recipe with as few ingredients as possible.
First, check the honey content, then decide what kind of flavour you’re after:
Taste is a personal matter. A higher honey content tells you something about the ingredients, but it doesn’t determine exactly how sweet or strong the liquorice will taste.
Regular honey liquorice often contains sugar and glucose syrup. Klene Pure Honey lists 50 grams of sugars per 100 grams. The sugar-free Klene variety lists 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams, but uses maltitol syrup and steviol glycosides as sweeteners.
So, “sugar-free” doesn’t mean the product is free from carbohydrates or automatically suitable for every situation. Read the nutrition table and check the warning on the pack. Klene Sugarfree Honey Liquorice carries a warning that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Don’t just compare the price per bag: check the price per 100 grams, too. Pack sizes vary:
Store liquorice in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture, as advised in the product information. Seal an opened bag tightly to help preserve its texture and freshness. The best-before date is printed on the pack; always check it before use.
Why it suits this shopper: A compact bag for anyone looking to avoid sugars and try a smaller amount first.
The product information lists 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams. The ingredients list also makes clear that it uses sweeteners and flavourings, not real honey.
110 grams, a resealable bag and 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams according to the nutritional information.
Why it suits this shopper: Ideal for fans who want a clearly specified recipe with a high stated honey content.
The product description clearly states that it contains 15.8% real honey and has no added colourings or flavourings.
180 grams, 15.8% honey according to the label, and no colourings or flavourings listed.
Why it suits this shopper: A larger bag for households or liquorice fans who like to keep a sweet variety at home.
The ingredients list states the honey content of 0.3%, helping you set your expectations for the flavour based on the recipe.
235 grams, with a clearly stated recipe containing liquorice root extract, ammonium chloride and 0.3% honey.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
No. Check for “honey” in the ingredients list and look for the stated percentage. Klene Pure Honey lists 15.8% honey, while Venco Honey Licorice lists 0.3%. According to the product information, the Klene Sugarfree variety has a honey flavour, but honey isn’t listed among its ingredients.
No. Sugar-free liquorice usually contains alternative sweeteners, such as maltitol or steviol glycosides. Check both the ingredients and the nutrition table, and look out for any warnings about excessive consumption.
Keep the bag in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Seal it tightly to help prevent the liquorice from drying out or sticking together. If in doubt, check the best-before information on the original packaging.
