Salmiak, also known as salty liquorice or salmiac liquorice, is a variety of liquorice flavored with the ingredient "salmiak salt" (ammonium chloride). It is a common confection found in the Nordic countries, Benelux, and northern Germany. Salmiak salt gives salty liquorice an astringent, salty taste, akin to that of tannins—a characteristic of red wines, which adds bitterness and astringency to the flavor. Consuming salmiak liquorice can stimulate either a savory or non-savory palate and response. Anise oil can also be an additional main ingredient in salty liquorice. Extra-salty liquorice is additionally coated with salmiak salt or salmiak powder, or sometimes table salt. Salmiak is not only used in candy but also to flavor vodka, chocolate, distilled rye brandy, ice cream, cola drinks, snus, and meat.