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Thanks to the many kind people who responded.  (Because of non-celiac
health problems, I have been unable to get to the supermarket to read
labels myself.)  To sum up, most regular licorice candy contains Wheat,
probably to act as a binder.

Many people, myself included, initially found this hard to believe.  As
one respondent said, "I was totally surprised to learn this many years
ago. Who would think they would need wheat in licorice?" Another said,
"Nothing wrong with licorice itself -- but most add wheat to them."

Also, according to some respondents, and to my research on google as
well, "U.S. candy makers routinely swap anise for licorice in
licorice-flavored candies."

There are several brands of gf licorice on the market.  See the
following:

-- Check out www.kitch-n-kaffe.com for wheat-free licorice.
-- If you are talking about european style licorice that is essentially
boiled down licorice root, that can be okay.  It depends on the plant
where it is manufactured and flavorings.
-- We have found Candy Tree GF licorice.  They have black, raspberry,
strawberry and cherry.You can purchase it on Amazon.
-- Edward and sons makes an organic gf licorice gummy bear that is quite
good.
-- If it is from only one manufacturer in Germany it is wheat free.
Check your specialty stores for the imported ones.
-- Sees Candies makes a good licorice (gf) candy but it's not always
available. Trader Joes' does also, but you might need to check with them
to make sure there is no gluten used elsewhere in the manufacturing
process.
-- Licorice flavor Crows, made by Dots contain no gluten.



Hope this info is helpful. Thanks again to everybody!

Beatrice

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