Contains real liquorice root extract. Australia's Original Soft Eating Liquorice: What really happened on that dark & stormy night back in 1957 when Darrell Lea invented the world's first soft eating liquorice recipe? Was it a moment of genius or a happy accident? One thing is certain, once you experience Darrell Lea's unique, soft eating texture, you'll understand why it's the number 1 selling soft eating liquorice brand in Australia & around the world.