Dutch Licorice Australia
Authentic Dutch drop imported direct from Holland — Single Salt, Double Salt, Triple Salt, Salmiak Rocks, Schoolkrijt chalk sticks. From mild to face-puckering Dutch salty licorice lovers swear by.
What makes Dutch licorice different?
Dutch licorice — known locally as drop — is a completely different beast from Australian or American red/black licorice. Holland produces over 80 varieties, rated on two axes: sweet to salty (zoet to zout), and soft to hard. The salt comes from ammonium chloride (salmiak), which gives Dutch licorice its unique, tongue-tingling finish that Scandinavians and Northern Europeans crave.
The Netherlands is the world’s biggest consumer of licorice per capita — roughly 2 kg per person per year. Expats, Dutch Australians, Northern European migrants, and adventurous candy lovers all keep the Australian market alive.
Dutch licorice types — a buyer’s guide
Single Salt (Enkel Zout)
Mildly salty, the entry-level Dutch licorice. Pleasantly salty finish but not overwhelming. Best for first-timers trying Dutch drop.
Double Salt (Dubbel Zout)
Twice the salmiak. A noticeable tongue-tingle that lingers. Popular with Dutch expats and experienced licorice fans.
Triple Salt (Drie Zout)
Maximum saltiness — not for beginners. Intense salty finish with a cooling numb sensation. Cult favourite among hardcore drop lovers.
Salmiak Rocks
Hard salmiak pieces with intense ammonium chloride punch. Looks like grey-black rocks, tastes like nothing you’ve tried before.
Schoolkrijt (School Chalk)
White chalk-shaped sticks — sweet outside, salmiak core. A Dutch childhood classic. Surprising but addictive.
Gemengde (Assorted)
Mixed bags of sweet + salty drop — perfect if you can’t decide or want to sample the Dutch licorice spectrum.
Shop Dutch licorice online
All products below ship same-day from our Newcastle warehouse with fast Australia-wide delivery. Genuine Dutch imports, no local substitutes.
Why buy Dutch licorice from SweetsWorld?
- Genuine imports — direct from Dutch suppliers, not knock-offs
- 1kg bulk options — ideal for expats, weddings, Dutch clubs
- Same-day dispatch from Newcastle NSW, delivered Australia-wide
- Bulk pricing — 1kg packs cost significantly less per 100g than retail
- Expert curation — we select varieties Aussies actually want, not the full 80-variety Dutch range
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Same-day dispatch from SweetsWorld Newcastle — free shipping on orders over $80.
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