266159 Sat May 28 11:49:00 -0700 2005 4 26 International 0 1404276 Trying to source some addictive black licorice found at bulk candy street stands in Cannes and packages in some stores under the name Bon & Best/confiserie fantaisie. The candy is tube-shaped and on the thin side, about 2 inches long and the licorice is not too sweet or salty. The filling is pink or pale yellow and tastes like bakery-style icing, again not too sweet. Anybody have any leads or ideas? Would love to be able to get this candy in North America. Merci. Sat May 28 11:49:00 -0700 2005 0 BBoop 1 1404279 I think the British brand of this sort of licorice -- Bassett's -- is still available in the U.S. Sat May 28 13:09:11 -0700 2005 1404276 0 Joan Kureczka 2 1404283 Thanks much for the tip, but this stuff is quite different from Bassett's. It's much thinner and longer in shape and the filling is more of a thick cream consistancy than the more candy-like Bassett's licorice allsorts. It also doesn't have the coconut taste of allsorts fillings. Sat May 28 17:50:44 -0700 2005 1404279 0 BBoop 1 1404303 I believe that Lulu Rae Confections in Oakland, CA has what you are looking for. I too first had them in Europe. I bought some a few days ago. The web site is www.lulurae.com. Ask for Shelley. Mon May 30 01:48:57 -0700 2005 1404276 0 Billi Bi 1 1404515 We do have a similar licorice that you are describing however it is from Holland and not France. They are called Rockies we also have a similar one that is a bit less sweet and a bit more salty (but too much) called Salmiak Rocks. We just received 3 type of French licorice in the store yesterday that you may have tried by Auzier-Chabernac, we carry Pate de Vanille, Suject a la Reglisse and Coupee a la Reglisse. All are quite good. We will be expanding our licorice lines (even though we now carry about 15 types!) I hope this helps and that we will see you soon! Wed Jun 08 21:00:02 -0700 2005 1404276 0 Shelley R Grubb