What is the connection between licorice and sailors?!


Question: What is the connection between licorice and sailors?
I have noticed that a lot of licorice sweets in Scandinavia are branded with sailors on the packets. What is the relation?

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Modern liquorice candy dates from 17th century Holland. At the time, Holland was one of the world’s most powerful countries. Her intrepid sailors spread this wonderful delicacy to other European nations. Today, licorice candy is manufactured throughout Europe, America, and Australia.

Perhaps.....

Scandinavia first encountered licorice when sailors brought it with them.

So came to associate the two.


http://ezinearticles.com/?Licorice-Calms…

Just my theory. I'm probably wrong.

Soldiers were recorded drinking licorice tea to quench their thirsts on long marches. The icon was carried over to the confection


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