Darrell Lea Soft Australian Licorice — Original Black, 7 oz x8 Pack, Vegetarian & No Palm Oil

Darrell Lea Soft Australian Licorice (Original Black) is a soft, chewy candy made in Australia using licorice root extract, dark molasses, and aniseed for classic flavor without palm oil or high-fructose corn syrup.

Enjoy a nostalgic treat from a nearly 100-year-old Australian confectionery maker: Darrell Lea’s Original Black Soft Licorice offers the familiar soft texture and rich, slightly bitter-sweet licorice profile made using dark molasses and natural flavoring. Each 7-ounce bag in this pack of eight is vegetarian-friendly, non-GMO, and produced without palm oil, reflecting the brand’s efforts to use more sustainable sunflower oil and simplify ingredient lists for everyday snacking.

What makes Darrell Lea’s Original Black licorice different from other black licorice?

This licorice combines traditional ingredients—licorice root extract, dark molasses from Australian sugar cane, and aniseed—for a deep, authentic flavor rather than relying on artificial intensity. Darrell Lea also emphasizes cleaner sourcing by avoiding palm oil and high-fructose corn syrup, and the recipe is vegetarian-friendly.

• Made with dark molasses and licorice root extract for layered flavor
• Vegetarian and non-GMO formulation
• Palm oil replaced with sunflower oil across the range
• Soft, chewy texture designed for easy snacking

How suitable is this pack for sharing, gifting, or events?

The pack of eight 7-ounce bags is sized to support multiple uses—portioning for lunchboxes, handing out at parties, or keeping stashes at work and travel bags. The resealable-style packaging maintains freshness between servings and makes it simple to distribute single bags for guests or group situations.

• Pack of eight 7-ounce bags for sharing and convenience
• Individual bags fit in lunchboxes and handbags
• Great for road trips, sporting events, and small gatherings
• Long-standing brand heritage lends a giftable, nostalgic appeal

Are there dietary or ingredient highlights I should know?

Darrell Lea’s Original Black licorice is formulated to be vegetarian-friendly and avoids genetically modified ingredients according to the brand’s specifications. The recipe deliberately excludes palm oil and high-fructose corn syrup, opting instead for sunflower oil and traditional sweeteners to achieve its texture and taste.

• Vegetarian-friendly and non-GMO
• No palm oil—sunflower oil is used instead
• No high-fructose corn syrup included
• Contains natural flavoring like aniseed and licorice root extract

How should I store these licorice bags to keep chewiness and flavor?

Store sealed bags in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve chewiness and flavor; refrigeration can extend freshness but may harden texture slightly. Once opened, reseal or transfer to an airtight container to limit exposure to air and humidity.

• Keep in pantry or cupboard away from heat and light
• Use airtight containers or reseal original packaging after opening
• Refrigerate only if you want a firmer texture—allow to warm before eating
• Consume within a reasonable period after opening for best chewiness

Who is this for? Darrell Lea Soft Australian Licorice (Original Black) suits anyone who enjoys classic licorice flavor and a soft, chewy candy experience—vegetarians, snackers looking to avoid palm oil or high-fructose corn syrup, and people who appreciate a traditional Australian confectionery brand. This pack of eight 7-ounce bags works well for families, gift baskets, event organizers, or individuals who want a reliable stash of quality licorice from a heritage maker.

Ingredients

Wheat Glucose Syrup, Wheat Flour, Treacle, Molasses, Sugar, Water, Wheat Fiber, Sunflower Oil, Colored with Caramel Color, Licorice Extract (0.5%), Anise Seed Oil, Salt, Mono- and diglycerides, Carnauba Wax. CONTAINS WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF EGG, MILK, PEANUTS, SOY AND TREE NUTS (ALMONDS, PECANS, WALNUTS, CASHEWS, HAZELNUTS AND COCONUTS).