Licorice Wheels
Licorice Wheels, also known as 'Salmiakki' or 'Salmiak' in Nordic countries, are a type of chewy, wheel-shaped candy flavored with ammonium chloride and licorice extract. They typically contain wheat flour, sugar, molasses, and the distinctive salty-salty ammonium chloride, creating a unique sweet-salty-spicy flavor profile. This treat is particularly popular in Finland, Sweden, and other parts of Northern Europe.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Licorice Wheels are high in carbohydrates from sugar and flour, with minimal protein or fat. A typical serving (about 30g) contains roughly 100-120 calories, primarily providing quick energy from sugars, but offering little in terms of essential vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 37 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
Per 3 pieces (45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Licorice Wheels culturally unique is their polarizing flavor—many people outside Nordic regions find the ammonium chloride taste intensely strange, while Scandinavians consider it a beloved comfort food. Nutritionally, the ammonium chloride actually stimulates saliva production, which is why these are sometimes used as a digestive aid after heavy meals in their home regions.
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