F – Dark Sea Salt

F – Dark Sea Salt by Lakrids by Bülow in dark chocolate

F – Dark Sea Salt by Lakrids by Bülow is a liquorice core covered in dark chocolate, topped with coarse sea salt crystals. This variety was created in response to numerous customer requests and features the strongest chocolate notes in the company's alphabet.

F – Dark Sea Salt is the dark chocolate liquorice from Lakrids by Bülow in Denmark. The balls are deep brown and glossy with visible salt crystals on the surface, and they are available year-round in both small and regular tin sizes.

Dark liquorice with coarse sea salt

The sea salt is the first thing you notice, coarsely ground and distinct, preparing your palate for everything that follows.

Then comes the chocolate with its inky depth—intense in cocoa yet smooth in melt—and beneath it, a core that stays understated, not needing to shout when paired with such a rich coating. Salty, dark, and creamy; here, three characteristics come together that would otherwise be expected to clash.

Two chocolates are better than one

Pure dark chocolate on liquorice would be a harsh encounter, as both bring tannins and both have sharp edges.

That is why Lakrids blends some milk chocolate into their dark chocolate: its milk fat rounds out the tannins and takes the sharpness out of the liquorice without making the whole thing overly sweet. The dark chocolate component contains at least 70 percent cocoa, and the milk portion about half that. Here, "dark" tastes like cocoa, not bitterness.

Why the crystals are on top

In this variety, the coarse sea salt is more than just a decoration on the shell.

If mixed in, it would disappear into the melt; applied at the very end, however, it crunches when you bite into it and reaches the palate before the chocolate gives way. If you eat the ball slowly, you get two experiences in one: first the sharpness of the salt, then the calmness beneath it.

Created at the request of customers

For years, customers asked for more dark chocolate on their liquorice before this recipe was added to the range.

Surprisingly, the result is the most composed variety in the series—strong in tone without any sharpness—placing it at the dark end of a selection that is otherwise characterized by fruit and acidity. The core is cooked with rice flour, making it gluten-free.

F is the obvious companion for a glass of port or a robust red wine, as the cocoa absorbs both. Take the balls out of the cold half an hour before serving; otherwise, the melt remains tough and the salt dominates.

This variety also holds its own alongside a piece of aged hard cheese, as salt performs the same role on both sides of the plate. If you are giving it as a gift, it is perfect for those who like their sweets a little more sophisticated than usual.

Molasses and invert sugar syrup keep the core supple for weeks, ensuring it remains soft even after the tin has been opened. The liquorice comes from the center of the root, where the flavor is most dense, which is why only a small amount is needed at Lakrids.

For something milder and more caramel-like, try D – Salt & Caramel; for something significantly sharper, try E – Salmiak. The entire Lakrids by Bülow alphabet can be found in the brand overview, with further varieties under Liquorice. The small tin contains 115 grams, the medium one 270 grams.