Proudly palm oil free. Plant Based. Australia's Original Soft Eating Licorice. What really happened on that dark & stormy night back in 1957 when Darrell Lea invented the world's first soft eating licorice recipe? Was it a moment of genius or a happy accident? One thing is certain; once you experience Darrell Lea's unique, soft eating texture, you'll understand why it's the number 1 selling licorice in Australia.