However, even regular liquorice candy can contain up to 2% ammonium chloride, the taste of which is less prominent because of the higher sugar concentration.

In order to obtain sweets of the desired shapes, the liquid is poured into molds that are created by impressing holes into a container filled with starch powder.

Daily consumption of 50 g or more of liquorice candy for as little as two weeks may increase blood pressure by a small amount.

The resultant pseudohyperaldosteronism led to hypokalemia so severe that the man suffered a fatal heart attack.

More recently, products have been introduced in a wider variety of colours and flavours, including apple, mango, blackcurrant, and watermelon.