Salmiakki
Black, salty, mouth-tingling liquorice candy
Think of it as: Like black liquorice with a pinch of sea salt and a jolt
Finland's candy. Your tongue may file a complaint.
What does it taste like?
Sweet at first, then a sharp, salty, almost medicinal tingle.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureDense and chewy
What is it?
Black liquorice candy flavored with ammonium chloride, giving it a sharp salty kick. The taste shocks most first-timers, but it's hugely popular across the Nordics.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Eaten as candy; also turns up in vodka shots and ice cream.
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🇫🇮Finland
CapitalHelsinki
Populationabout 5.6 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesForestry and paper, IT and telecoms, Machinery
Famous peopleJean SibeliusComposer of "Finlandia"Tove JanssonCreator of the Moomins
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CurrencyEuro
And JapanThe Moomins and Marimekko are hugely popular in Japan too.
Fun factThere are said to be about 3 million saunas for a population of about 5.6 million.
The flag🇫🇮 Blue is the lakes and sky, and white is the snow.
From Tokyoabout 7,820 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Helsinki
Getting thereabout 13 hours from Tokyo (direct)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeJune to August for the midnight sun, or December to March for the northern lights. Also tryKarelian pastiesLohikeitto (salmon soup)Cinnamon buns More from here🟫 Mämmi
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeJune to August for the midnight sun, or December to March for the northern lights. Also tryKarelian pastiesLohikeitto (salmon soup)Cinnamon buns More from here🟫 Mämmi
🇫🇮 Sounds & life in Finland
HeiHello（Hei）
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Anthem"Our Land" (Maamme)
MusicHeavy metal Among the most bands per capita in the world
Listen on YouTube SportIce hockey
Kimi Räikkönen (F1; 2007 world champion) World HeritageFortress of Suomenlinna and more National animalBrown bear National flowerLily of the valley FestivalJuhannus midsummer festival (late June, bonfires under the midnight sun)
MusicHeavy metal Among the most bands per capita in the world
Listen on YouTube SportIce hockey
Kimi Räikkönen (F1; 2007 world champion) World HeritageFortress of Suomenlinna and more National animalBrown bear National flowerLily of the valley FestivalJuhannus midsummer festival (late June, bonfires under the midnight sun)
Ingredients
- Liquorice extract
- Ammonium chloride
- Sugar
- Flour or starch
- Vegetable carbon (for color)
How to make it (one way)
- Cook liquorice extract and sugar together
- Mix in flour or starch to form a paste
- Add ammonium chloride
- Cut or mold into diamonds
- Dry and package
⚠️ Factory-made. Don't overdo it.
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