WONDER #1690: Where Does Licorice Come From?

Question 1 of 3

True licorice candy gets its unique flavor from what?

1. plant roots
2. animal skins
3. artificial flavorings
4. chemical reactions

Question 2 of 3

What color licorice candy is most likely to contain actual licorice root flavoring?

1. red
2. black
3. blue
4. yellow

Question 3 of 3

Real licorice roots contain what substance that is 30-50 times sweeter than sugar?

1. fructose
2. sucrose
3. glucose
4. glycyrrhizin

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