Candy Ingredients & Health: Licorice Risks vs. Benefits

What are the real effects of candy on the body? Understanding ingredients in black licorice, the risks of DGL varieties, and the digestive impact of chewing gum is essential for long-term health.

What Are the Benefits of Peppermint Candy?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Maura Wolf

One of the most common uses for peppermint oil is as a flavoring for various types of candies, including mints, candy canes, peppermint sticks and chocolate confections.

Ingredients of Black Licorice

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Maura Wolf

Black licorice candy is chewy and has a semi-firm consistency. It is flavored with licorice root extract that comes from the licorice plant. American licorice is a native, perennial legume that grows in temperate climates of North America, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

Maura Wolf's published online articles focus on women, children, parenting, non-traditional families, companion animals and mental health. A licensed psychotherapist since 2000, Wolf counsels individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, body image, parenting, aging and LGBTQ issues. Wolf has two Master of Arts degrees: in English, from San Francisco State University and in clinical psychology, from New College.