Is Soft Liquorice High In Syns? - Our Guide

For people who like liquorice, you might be wondering if you'll have to give up your sweets on the slimming world plan or if they are syn friendly?

Well, soft liquorice typically has between 3.5 to 4 syns for a 25g portion making it a great low syn sweet treat to have on the slimming world plan.

Down below in our guide, we will cover how much soft liquorice you can have on the SW plan, some syn values of liquorice and some low syn alternative sweets.

How Much Soft Liquorice Can I Have On Slimming World?

At 3.5-4 syns a serving you could have up to 80-100g of liquorice before using up your whole 15 syn daily allowance. Liquorice is a great low syn sweet treat to have when you feel like something sweet but don't want to spend too many syns.

We would recommend eating liquorice in moderation however since it can be very high in sugar, a 25g serving has up to 10g of sugar for a small portion.

Syn Values Of Liquorice

Soft liquorice and other liquorice types can have varying syns according to the brand and types, we've listed some syn values below to help you stay on track.

• Henry Goode's Liquorice Mix-Up 165G - 9 syns for 50g.
• Tesco Liquorice Twists 250G - 4.5 syns.
• Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts 190G - 9.5 syns for 50g.
• Tesco Liquorice Allsorts 250G - 5 syns for 25g.
• Henry Goode's Soft Eating Liquorice 200G - 8 syns.
• Henry Goode's Soft Liquorice Strawberry 200g - 8 syns.
• Panda Natural Liquorice 170g - 8 syns.
• Haribo Pontefract Cakes 160g - 7 syns.
• Panda Liquorice Raspberry Flavour Pieces 200g - 8 syns.
• M&S Liquorice Allsorts 225g - 4 syns.
• Sainsbury's Liquorice Bites 200g - 5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Liquorice Allsorts 225g - 4 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Liquorice Sweets

If you're bored of liquorice and you are looking for some other low syn sweets, we've got you covered with our essential low syn sweet treats list below.

• M&S Percy Pigs Sweets 170g - 1.5 syns.
• HARIBO Starmix Bag 175g - 4 syns.
• Tesco Strawberry Pencils 75G - 3.5 syns.
• Rowntree's Randoms Squidgy Swirls 130G - 3 syns.
• Tesco Jelly Beans 200G - 5 syns per portion.
• Rowntree's Tropical Tots Sweets 140G - 2 syns.
• Skittles Fruits Sweets Pouch Bag 152g - 7.5 syns.
• The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Snakes Sweets Bag 160g - 4 syns.
• Swizzels Drumstick Squashies Sweets 160g - 3.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Fruit Jellies Sweets 225g - 4 syns.
• Sainsbury's Wine Gums Sweets 225g - 3.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Fizzy Strawberry Straws Sweets 70g - 4.5 syns.
• Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums Red n' Blacks Sweets Bag 165g - 4 syns.
• Fruittella Favourites Sweets 4X41g - 1 syn for one sweet.

Last Words

Overall, liquorice is a great sweet to choose if you're looking for a sweet that's low in syns, having only between 3.5 syns to 4 syns for a handful.

We would suggest eating in moderation however since the sweet is very high in sugar, having 10g of sugar for a 25g serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.