What kind of licorice? red, black etc?

For what?: Red "licorice"is not real licorice at all, mostly high fructose corn syrup, red dye and artificial flavors. It has no health benefits and is actually toxic. Better quality black licorice, while also sugary, has real licorice in it, a medicinal herb with many health benefits, though it is healthier to use as a tea, tincture or tablet. See http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-licorice-root.html

it is not the color but does it contain licorice extract. If it does do not eat every day as can increase your BP.