    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.
Potassium occurs in varying amounts in many foods and beverages. Foods high in potassium include potatoes, spinach, beans, lentils, fish, pork, yogurt, bananas, oranges, prunes, peaches and apricots. Tomato products -- in particular, tomato paste and tomato sauce -- are rich in potassium as well.