Panda - The Real Taste of Licorice. Made from all natural ingredients - fat free!The Story of Licorice.The sweet root of the blue-flowering pea, or licorice, has, together with its extract, been used by mankind for thousands of years. In China, 3000 B.C., licorice was believed to have wondrous powers and was used in certain religious ceremonies. It was thought to prolong life and endow strength.When Tutankhamen`s tomb in Egypt was excavated, small pieces of licorice root were found. the belief was that licorice would arm the newly-dead with the power to ward off evil spirits.The popularity of Panda licorice is based on the real, soft taste of licorice. Panda licorice is by far the most popular and best selling licorice in Finland. Its good taste comes from carefully selected raw materials of natural origin.Panda licorice (black licorice) contains: less than 1% of fat and only 310 cal/100 g (less than 50% compared to chocolate). Panda packaging keeps the licorice products fresh and soft for a long time.
