Amarelli Licorice My Love 20g - Calabrian licorice 100% sugar-free in a decorative tin

Amarelli is a world-renowned licorice factory located in Calabria, Italy, which has been producing the "black gold" beloved by connoisseurs of this exquisite taste since 1731, using the same artisanal methods without interruption!

The shiny black, tiny pastilles, imbued with the essence of distinct licorice, come in classic and fanciful shapes, containing no sugar or sweeteners. Their inimitable flavor is broken only by additions such as mint or anise extract.

The best licorice in the world, according to the authoritative text of the Encyclopædia Britannica, is produced in Calabria. This plant, belonging to the legume family with the scientific name Glycyrrhiza Glabra, has been known to humanity for over 35 centuries; its roots yield a juice valued over time for its pleasant and medicinal properties.

After harvesting the roots on local lands, through a series of processing stages that are a successful combination of craftsmanship and technology, the raw root becomes fragrant, black, and shiny licorice. The processes of licorice root selection, juice extraction, cooking, and concentration take place in departments that are now sophisticated and computerized, but still rely on classical art, and invariably, the final touch is still the licorice master, who personally oversees the appropriate degree of solidification of the licorice mass. The thick, black, shiny, and fragrant 'dough' then takes on the desired shapes thanks to a series of prototype machines created based on the company's centuries-old experience.

This is how Amarelli's Spezzata, Rombetti, Favette, Bianconeri, and Sassolini are born. All licorices find their place in colorful packaging and in iconic metal boxes, which reproduce ancient images, taken from the archives of the Amarelli House collection, as well as new original and unique designs created especially for Amarelli.

Calabrian licorice enjoys particular recognition worldwide. This region, located in southern Italy, is known for producing licorice with an exceptionally intense flavor and high quality. The soil and climate of Calabria, with hot summers and mild winters, create ideal conditions for growing the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, from which licorice root is obtained.

Calabrian licorice is distinguished not only by its deep, natural sweet taste but also by its health properties. It is considered one of the best in the world, often referred to as the region's 'black gold'. In 2011, it also received the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) label, which further emphasizes its exceptional quality and production tradition.

Calabrian licorice is used not only in the confectionery industry but also in natural medicine, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to soothe digestive problems.