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Twizzlers Bites, Cherry
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Twizzlers Bites, Cherry

TWIZZLERS
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Twizzlers Bites, Cherry (7 oz) is a bright, pocketable candy product you’d spot in the candy aisle, impulse bins near the checkout, and seasonal endcaps alongside other bagged confections and movie-night snacks. Packaged in a cheerful red plastic bag with bold branding and bite-sized pieces visible through a window, it reads as a kid-friendly, party-friendly option marketed for quick consumption. It fits a range of shopping occasions — from last-minute party supplies and road-trip provisions to lunchbox add-ins and movie-night treat stashes. The brand leans on decades of cultural familiarity: Twizzlers evokes Americana candy nostalgia for adults who remember sharing twists in schoolyards, while its bold colors, playful font, and small, easy-to-share bites aim at kids and teens as the primary demographic. Marketing focuses on fun, shareability, and affordability rather than nutrition. Label characteristics are straightforward — bright, candy-centric design with a clear “artificially flavored” callout and no organic or natural certification; it may carry simple nutritional facts but no health halos like “all natural” or “organic.” In plain terms, this is a heavily processed, industrially formulated snack built from syrups, refined flours, artificial colors and flavors, and emulsifiers. Sensory details: the bites are soft, chewy and slightly sticky, delivering an intense, sweet cherry flavor with a smooth exterior and uniform texture; eating them is a tactile ritual of handfuls, sharing bowls, or slow chewing for flavor. Overall, Twizzlers Bites sit squarely in the accessible, fun, impulse-snacking corner of American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CORN, SYRUP,, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, PALM, OIL,, SALT,, NATURAL, &, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CITRIC, ACID,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR, (RED, 40),, MINERAL, OIL,, LECITHIN, (SOY)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients such as corn syrup, artificial flavors and colors, refined/enriched flour, emulsifiers and other additives, indicating a highly processed, ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Twizzlers Bites, Cherry

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Twizzlers Bites are definitely a fun treat, but they're high in sugar and made with ingredients like corn syrup and enriched wheat flour, which aren't exactly superfoods. If you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up every now and then, enjoy them guilt-free, but don't expect them to replace your daily dose of fruits and veggies!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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