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Terva leijona

(Tar lion)

Terva leijona (lit. tar lion) is a traditional candy originating from Finland. This licorice candy is flavored with an unusual ingredient – pine tree tar, and it was invented by Y. W. Jalander, a Finnish pharmacist. The pastilles were first sold in 1933, and nowadays, this bitter-sweet vegan product is especially beloved by older Finns.


Terva leijona is also produced in versions with no sugar and added salmiak salt.