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The famous “Sassolini dello Ionio” by Amarelli are also known as Assabesi. Classic confetti with a thin layer of sugar and a tasty heart of licorice. Their shape and color are reminiscent of the pebbles typical of the splendid Calabrian beaches.
sugar, gum arabic, glucose syrup, licorice, starches (corn and rice), natural anise and vanilla flavors, colorings: E153, plain caramel, technological adjuvants: beeswax, vegetable oils.
The Amarelli company's liquorice heart confetti are the most famous liquorice confetti, they are also known as assabesi, but let's delve deeper into their history and that of liquorice. Let's start with liquorice which is a plant extract obtained from the rhizome (usually incorrectly indicated as root) of the liquorice plant, which is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean basin and the Near East. The scientific name of the plant is Glycyrrhiza glabra and it belongs to the Fabaceae family (or legumes) the same as beans and peas. Known and used by the Romans and Greeks (but also previously by the Egyptians and Assyrians), included in the first Chinese herbal, according to some it is even the first aromatic plant used by humanity, before being used in the confectionery field as a remedy for various ailments thanks to its properties that modern science has at least partially confirmed. Mediterranean plant we were saying and in fact in Italy it is at home, there are two reasons that boast a long tradition of cultivation of licorice, Abruzzo and Calabria and in Calabria the most famous and historic company is Amarelli. According to some documents in Rossano, a hamlet of the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano (CS), the Amarelli family marketed the "underground branches" (as explained previously it is the rhizome of the plant, that is a modified part of the stem not of the root) of licorice.
However, the birth of the company is placed by the same in 1731 when a proto-industrial plant was built to extract the juice of the "roots". In 2001 in Rossano the Amarelli family created the Liquorice Museum, three years later Poste Italiane dedicated a stamp to the museum.
Finally we come to the name Assabesi, cocoa biscuits and liquorice candies are called Assabesi, basically different sweets united by the black color (even if in the case of these pebbles in reality the black heart of liquorice is inside). The origin of the name dates back to the Italian colonial period, in 1884 some inhabitants of the bay of Assab (Assab) were deported to Italy to be exhibited at the Italian General Exhibition. Something, putting human beings on display, which for our modern sensibility is intolerable, but let's remember that at the time unfortunately it was still quite normal, in the USA slavery had been abolished throughout the country only with the end of the Civil War, less than twenty years before (1865).
To reinforce the theory on the origin of the name there is the coincidence of the times, the first biscuits called assabesi came out just a year later, in 1885. Amarelli's liquorice pebbles are also fun and pleasant to look at because the sugar and starch candy that encloses the flavoured liquorice heart (aniseed and vanilla) is decorated to imitate the pebbles that you can find on the beaches of Calabria.
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The famous “Sassolini dello Ionio” by Amarelli are also known as Assabesi. Classic confetti with a thin layer of sugar and a tasty heart of licorice. Their shape and color are reminiscent of the pebbles typical of the splendid Calabrian beaches.
sugar, gum arabic, glucose syrup, licorice, starches (corn and rice), natural anise and vanilla flavors, colorings: E153, plain caramel, technological adjuvants: beeswax, vegetable oils.
Liquorice braids, delicious to be enjoyed at any time of the day.
molasses, WHEAT flour, sugar, glucose, licorice, flavourings, edible gelatin, carnauba wax.
Contains GLUTEN.
(Box of 50 pieces corresponds to approximately 5 kg of product)
Pure licorice dusted with cinnamon powder, with no added sugar for lovers of things in their natural state.
licorice, cinnamon powder
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With a very delicate taste, a pleasure for those who love to feel a semi-sweet taste on the palate without adding sugar.
licorice, flavourings.
These delicious chewy sweets combine the nice shape of small fish with the intense flavor of licorice. To be enjoyed at any time of the day, obtaining the balsamic properties of licorice without added sugar. The flavour, in which a hint of sweet anise is perceived, makes these candies original and delicious to savour. Sugar-free licorice fish are also perfect for sweet table decorations or as nice gifts.
sweetener (maltitol/ acesulfameK), thickener: gum arabic, water, licorice paste, flavourings. Glycerol stabilizer, glazing agents: beeswax, vegetable oil (coconut). Dyes: E153.
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Sage liquorice is an aromatic combination that combines the sweet and intense taste of liquorice with the herbaceous and refreshing notes of sage. This combination creates a candy or infusion with a unique and distinctive flavour, ideal for those looking for a new and beneficial taste experience.
licorice, sugar, natural flavors.
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Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, modified starches, licorice juice, edible gelatin, pectin, oil, vegetable, carnauba wax, safflower extract, E150D, E120, E131 , aromas.
Black sugared chalks, filled with licorice, soft on the palate and exceptional taste.
sugar, molasses, WHEAT flour, glucose syrup, licorice extract, fully hydrogenated vegetable fat (coconut) thickener (gum arabic) ammonium chloride, humectant (glycerol, sorbitol) colourings: E153-E150D edible gelatin, flavourings, salt, vegetable oils of coconut, palm, coating agent: beeswax.
A pure licorice without added sugar with citrus notes, very tasty on the palate.
licorice
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Licorice, what goodness!! A panacea for the respiratory system, it has the power to calm coughs and help expel phlegm from the bronchi. Excellent for desserts and for the preparation of sauces for meat or fish dishes. Also excellent for those suffering from low blood pressure.
licorice
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Those who love licorice with a jumpy taste cannot help but taste these chalks. Soft and tasty with a salty aftertaste.
sugar, WHEAT flour, molasses, glucose syrup, vegetable fats, (shea, coconut) ammonium chloride, licorice extract, gelatin, salt, colors E150c, E153 .
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Terracattù silver liquorice is a fine variant of liquorice, characterized by a silver covering. It is obtained from the root of the liquorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and handcrafted. It has a distinctive appearance with a shiny silver coating and an intense and refined bittersweet flavor. It is often used as a gourmet delicacy, both for direct consumption and as a decoration for sweets and desserts. Its elegance and unique taste make it an excellent choice for lovers of high-quality liquorice.
licorice, sugar, natural flavors, color E172.
A licorice with notes and hints of bergamot that leave a citrus taste on the palate.
licorice, sugar, flavourings.
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If you like ginger, you cannot fail to taste the licorice flavored with this flavour! A mix that gives vigor due to the properties of both.
licorice, ginger powder.
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Pure and raw licorice, without added sugar for lovers of things in their natural state.
licorice, flavourings.
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Pure aniseed licorice is a natural product that combines the intense taste of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) with the aromatic and sweet flavor of anise. This combination creates a unique tasting experience, characterized by a balance between the bitter-sweetness of liquorice and the fresh, spicy notes of anise. It is used both as a candy and as an ingredient in desserts, drinks and herbal teas. Appreciated for its digestive and refreshing properties, it offers a distinctive and pleasant taste.
licorice, flavourings.
Very pure, very good…The best natural remedy there is after a juicy meal, a real panacea especially when we feel full.
licorice
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