Black licorice ... in the U.S., like sugar or corn syrup. So if black licorice is traditionally made with the licorice root, why is it that the red version has such a different taste?

Some candies—including ones labeled "black licorice"—do not contain licorice. They are made with anise oil, which smells and tastes like black licorice. Anise oil may be an alternative for ...