Black Sweets in Full Variety
Black sweets might seem rare at first glance, but they actually come with a fascinating variety of treats and offer an extra intense flavor experience. A black sweet usually tastes either like dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher, or like licorice. In fact, there are black hard candies, black jelly beans, black fruit gum, black lollipops, and even black cotton candy. You might have also tried cookies made of dark chocolate or pastries like muffins or chocolate rolls. From sweet to savory, from crispy to sticky, there are black sweets for every taste.
How Are Sweets Made Black?
The dark color of black sweets is achieved through various ingredients and processes. For dark chocolate, for instance, a higher cocoa content is used, giving it the characteristic dark color. For licorice, the extract of the licorice root provides the deep dark appearance. Additionally, food colorings can be used to make candies, gummies, and other sweets black.
When Do You Need a Black Sweet?
Black sweets are not only a flavor explosion but also a great addition for various occasions and events. Whether at Black & White parties, as a Halloween treat, at spooky or Gothic-themed evenings, black weddings, or simply as an unusual highlight on the sweets table – a black sweet attracts attention and brings a mysterious note to any celebration.
