    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.
Below is a list of foods that are high in potassium. The portion size is 1/2 cup unless otherwise stated. Be sure to check portion sizes. All the foods on this list are high in potassium, but some are higher than others. Fruits: 1  apricots, raw (2 medium), dried (5 halves) 2  avocado (1/4 whole) 3  banana (1/2 whole) 4  cantaloupe.  dates (5 whole)