BLACK LICORICE Thick, cylindrical pieces of black licorice are stacked in a loose pile. Each piece has a matte, jet-black surface with ridged sides and a star-shaped cross-section. The texture appears firm and slightly waxy. SPAM Four thick slices of pinkish processed meat are arranged in a neat stack on a white plate. The surface of the meat is smooth and uniform in color, with a glossy sheen. Behind the plate is an opened can with a blue and yellow label and an identical loaf of Spam partially