Dutch Licorice
Dutch Licorice: The Original "Drop"
No country loves licorice like the Netherlands — the Dutch eat more of it per person than anyone on earth, and they call it drop. It runs from soft and sweet (zoete drop) to eye-watering double-salt (dubbelzout), in coins, cats, and farm shapes. We import the real thing, shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "drop" mean?
Drop is simply the Dutch word for licorice. It covers the entire category in the Netherlands — sweet, salty, soft, and hard — so a "bag of drop" could be any of dozens of styles, not one specific candy.
What is dubbelzout (double salt)?
Dubbelzout is Dutch double-salt licorice — coated or made with a high level of ammonium chloride (salmiak), which gives a sharp, tongue-tingling saltiness quite unlike sugar-sweet candy. It's the deep end of the drop pool and a genuine acquired taste.
Why do the Dutch eat so much licorice?
The Netherlands has a centuries-old drop tradition tied to old apothecary roots, and it remains a daily habit rather than an occasional treat — Dutch shops devote entire aisles to it, which is why per-person consumption there is the highest in the world.
Ingredients & nutritional facts
Information about ingredients and nutritional values are displayed here to reflect our current products. We recommend you to compare this information with the information on the packaging of the orders that you receive. Any variations will be due to potential transition periods, as a result of new information by the manufacturers.
