Natural Vines

I got a complimentary sample of Natural Vines Strawberry Licorice for reviewing purposes from Cravebox in the Book Lovers 2012 box.

Facts: 

8oz resealable bag. Available in Strawberry or  Traditional Black. ~$3 a bag.

What they say:

Some licorice is loaded with non-natural ingredients described by numbers and multiple syllable compounds. Natural Vines® brand licorice is made from all-natural flavorings and colors from natural food sources. We use no artificial flavors and no preservatives. So you can have a pure licorice experience. In addition, Natural Vines® brand licorices contains no high fructose corn syrup, trans fat or soy, are cholesterol-free, low-sodium, vegan and made in a nut free facility.

What I say:

I love other brands of strawberry licorice so I was happy to get these. I opened the bag and could immediately smell the strawberry. They were bite size and a lot softer than I was used too.  They were not sticky or gummy and this didn't stick to my teeth or need a ton of chewing before I could swallow.

Because these are more natural than similar candies I have tried the taste was also a lot different. The taste was good but sadly my taste buds have been trained to love the processes sugars and I didn't fall in love with these. I would however consider buying these for myself or my kid as a healthy alternative to other candies. Perhaps like will grow into love.

Try them for yourself and see if you like or love them.