    By red licorice, I believe you are referr â¦ ing to the candy. Raw licorice can have a dark reddish hue, however. Red licorice, at least in the states, is flavored candy that does not contain true licorice.
Other foods high in potassium that vegetarians may use are soybeans, textured vegetable protein (TVP), soy nuts, soy flour, natto (soybean paste) and wasabi. Potassium amounts will need to be modified and levels monitored carefully by your renal dietitian.
Foods high in potassium include a number of fruits and vegetables, such as bananas, cantaloupe, grapefruit, oranges, tomatoes, honeydew melons, squash, and potatoes. Other foods such as legumes, nuts, and seeds are good sources of potassium too.