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title: "A Guide to Dutch Licorice (Drop)"
date: 2026-06-02
modified: 2026-06-05
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excerpt: "Dutch licorice, called drop, is among the most varied licorice traditions in the world, spanning sweet and salty (zoute drop), soft and hard, and shapes from coins to cats. The Netherlands has one of the highest licorice consumption rates anywhere, and drop has a devoted following among expats and enthusiasts. Sweet vs salty Sweet drop […]"
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**Dutch licorice, called drop, is among the most varied licorice traditions in the world, spanning sweet and salty (zoute drop), soft and hard, and shapes from coins to cats. The Netherlands has one of the highest licorice consumption rates anywhere, and drop has a devoted following among expats and enthusiasts.**

## Sweet vs salty

Sweet drop is approachable and widely liked; salty drop (zoute drop), flavored with salmiak, has the savory, slightly numbing bite that defines the enthusiast end of the category. Stocking both lets you serve the curious newcomer and the dedicated fan.

## Textures and shapes

Drop ranges from soft and chewy to firm and hard, in shapes from coins and diamonds to the iconic cats (katjes). Variety of texture and shape is part of the appeal. Browse the full [licorice category](/product-category/licorice/) and [Dutch lines](/country/holland/) to build a section.

## FAQ

### What is Dutch drop?

Drop is the Dutch word for licorice, covering a wide range of sweet and salty, soft and hard styles in many shapes.

### What is salty Dutch licorice?

Zoute drop is salty licorice flavored with salmiak (ammonium chloride), giving a savory, slightly numbing taste prized by enthusiasts.

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## Shop Dutch licorice in bulk

- [![Gerrit Broadway on Wheels Licorice, Rolled Candy, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ho2208-300x300.jpg)](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gerrit-broadway-on-wheels-licorice-rolled-candy-holland/)[Gerrit Broadway on Wheels Licorice, Rolled Candy, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gerrit-broadway-on-wheels-licorice-rolled-candy-holland/)SKU HO2208
    
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- [![Woogie Dutch Black Licorice and Fruit Rockies, Bagged, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ho2404-300x300.jpg)](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/woogie-dutch-black-licorice-and-fruit-rockies-bagged-holland/)[Woogie Dutch Black Licorice and Fruit Rockies, Bagged, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/woogie-dutch-black-licorice-and-fruit-rockies-bagged-holland/)SKU HO2404
    
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- [![Gustaf Licorice Allsorts, Assorted Dutch Licorice, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ho2202-300x300.jpg)](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gustaf-licorice-allsorts-assorted-dutch-licorice-holland/)[Gustaf Licorice Allsorts, Assorted Dutch Licorice, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gustaf-licorice-allsorts-assorted-dutch-licorice-holland/)SKU HO2202
    
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- [![Gustaf Licorice Allsorts 6.3 oz, Dutch Assortment, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ho2203-300x300.jpg)](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gustaf-licorice-allsorts-6-3-oz-dutch-assortment-holland/)[Gustaf Licorice Allsorts 6.3 oz, Dutch Assortment, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gustaf-licorice-allsorts-6-3-oz-dutch-assortment-holland/)SKU HO2203
    
    $37.64
    
    
    
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- [![Gustaf Hot Pepper Black Licorice Fire Trucks, Liquid Center, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ho1095-300x300.jpg)](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gustaf-hot-pepper-black-licorice-fire-trucks-liquid-center-holland/)[Gustaf Hot Pepper Black Licorice Fire Trucks, Liquid Center, Holland](https://candieswholesaler.com/product/gustaf-hot-pepper-black-licorice-fire-trucks-liquid-center-holland/)SKU HO1095
    
    $41.02
    
    
    
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