Salmiakki (Finnish), or salmiak (Denmark), salmiakk (Norwegian), salmiak or saltlakrits (too salty licorice, Swedish) are salty crackers which are popular in the Netherlands, northern Germany and the Nordic countries. Its main ingredients are licorice root and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl.) also known as salmiak or salmiakki. Many believe that it is an acquired taste and is not generally appreciated outside Europe in a similar way which is marmiteloathed outside of the UK. The candy contains only chlorinated Ammonium for which the main ingredient is can be called salmiakki; too salty licorice candies without ammonium chloride are called lakritsi in Finland, lakrits in Sweden, lakris in Norway, lakrids in Denmark or zoute dropped by the Dutch. While salmiakki candies resemble too salty licorice black, this It is popular with the salt ammonium chloride, and is often mixed with licorice. The word salmiak(ki) comes from the old Latin name for ammonium chloride, salammoniac. In Finland salmiakki was once trade name fazer, but soon became a genericized trademark like nylon etc. . salmiakki candies are almost always black or very dark brown, ranging from very soft to very brittle. Other colors are white and variant gray. Since pure ammonium chloride is a white powder, the reason why black is the preferred color for salmiakki is somewhat Ambiguous. It may be that it provides a hard image to the candies, partly because the licorice is used to soften the overly salty taste. Carbon black is used as a food colorant in these candies. Conversely, pure ammonium chloride is sometimes called Raakasalmiakki (this shape can sometimes be referred to as the opposite of the sugar or salt that is made of it. For example, the Finnish Defense Forces' Reserve Officer Cadet Orders are called salmiakki's because of their unique shape. 24salmiakki candies are also very common, either round Dishes or whole fields. In addition to being used as confectionery, salmiakki are also used to flavor vodka, rye distilled brandy, ice cream, cola drinks and, in recent years, meat (