This is a French product that was developed in 1880 by a pharmacist who wanted to help people gain a sense of fresh breath and health. The licorice squares are very small, approximately 1/8 inch x 1/8 inch, and they are sold in a bright yellow tin, approximately the size of a half dollar. Very small intense licorice Lajaunie Reglisse. This is likely the closest to the Italian licorice, Liquorice--1886--Reglisse