To some people, the idea of fruit-flavored licorice is a little strange. After all, traditional black licorice has always been flavored with the extract of the root of the licorice plant, a pretty yellow-and-green variegated member of the mint family. And, the old-fashioned red licorice mixes in just a touch of cinnamon extract, derived from the bark of an evergreen tree grown in Sri Lanka.

Fruit-flavored licorice is a result of the craze for rediscovering, then reinventing, the nostalgic flavor of gourmet licorice candy. With the burst of new tastes entering the market, it can be hard to know what licorice to try first.

Cherry licorice could be called the "most traditional" of the fruit-flavored licorices. It's actually just a "twist" on old-fashioned red licorice, and fans of red licorice will probably love the mild, sweet flavor of cherries mixed with the darker note of anise-like taste.

Raspberry licorice tends to be just a bit sweeter and "fruitier" than cherry licorice, according to the tasters who have tried it and then raved about it. Raspberry is a nice, subtle introduction to the berry family of fruit-flavored licorice.

Strawberry licorice lies somewhere between the slightly tart taste of cherry licorice and the milder sweetness of raspberry licorice. This is one of those tastes that everyone loves at first bite.

Watermelon licorice will also be popular with lovers of black and red licorice who like the subtle but rich, juicy way that licorice flavor develops on the palate as you chew.

Green Apple licorice is the daredevil of the fruit-flavored licorice lineup. Licorice has always been a "sweet" candy, but now it is mixed with the juicy, clear note of green apple.

Finally, for those who really want a walk on the wild side, Pina Colada licorice throws a Pineapple-Banana flavored curve into the mix of fruit-flavored licorice offerings on the market. Now there's something for every daring licorice lover to try!

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