Tag: Black licorice health

While licorice root has been used medicinally for centuries, the question of whether **Panda black licorice is good for you** depends entirely on moderation. This candy, despite its simple ingredients, contains glycyrrhizin, a compound with known health risks when consumed excessively.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), excessive consumption of natural black licorice can lead to serious health issues, including heart problems, due to the compound glycyrrhizin. This warning applies to many licorice products, but what about the popular Good & Plenty candy?.