Flavor West is a US manufacturer of water-soluble food flavors. Black Licorice delivers a true licorice profile: bright anise on top, licorice-root and herbal mid, and a light molasses/toffee base that works in candy, soda and dessert builds.
Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. Flavor West flavors are water-soluble and PG-carried. Note: We bulk-source and re-bottle into smaller sizes (not the original manufacturer bottle).
Tips & accessories
What’s included
- 1 × Flavor West Black Licorice concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml / 250 ml / 500 ml)
Features
- Type: Food flavor (concentrate, water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: anise/licorice root, herbal mid, light molasses
- Use cases: E-liquid, baking, desserts, beverages
- Role in mixes: licorice base or candy/pastis accent
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
- Origin: USA
Tasting notes
- Top: bright anise/fennel
- Middle: licorice root, gentle herbal spice
- Base: molasses/toffee warmth, rounded sweetness
Tips for this flavor
- Intensity: High (very concentrated)
- Sweetness: Low–medium (sweeten to taste)
- Spice/herbal: Medium
- Pairs especially well with: raspberry/blackcurrant, lemon/lime, vanilla/cream, caramel/toffee, cola/root beer, ginger, coolants for “ice”
- Pro tip: Start low and creep up. For a sambuca/pastis vibe, add a hint of vanilla and citrus; for candy, use Jelly Candy 0.2–0.6%.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, propylene glycol (PG). Some flavors may contain trace ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains no oils.
- Not intended for inhalation without dilution.
- Use sparingly — strong flavor can dominate a mix.
- Store cool, dark and tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Mixing guidelines (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 2–6% (start 2–4%)
- As an accent: 0.2–1.5%
- Culinary/drinks: 0.02–0.3% — adjust to taste.
- Steeping: 3–7 days (anise/herbal tones meld)
FAQ
Candy-style or pastis/sambuca?
Base is classic black licorice (anise). Push candy with sweetener/Jelly Candy; lean pastis with a touch of citrus and vanilla.
Is it oil-based?
No—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate.
Does it get bitter at high %?
It can. Keep the dose modest and round with vanilla/caramel or a little sweetener.
Original bottle?
No. We bulk-source and re-bottle into 20/50/100/250/500 ml for better pricing and flexibility.
More from the manufacturer?
See Flavor West – official website.
