Our licorice factory dates back to 1876 with a very rich tradition in the production of licorice. It is known for its extensive assortment of licorices, its traditional pieces that have been around for decades. The sugar free Licorice Bears have been added about 10 years ago. We have received many "thank yous" for having this product available. It had a great licorice flavor with a semi firm texture. The sugar substitute is : Maltitol.