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Twizzlers Pull n Peel Cherry
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Twizzlers Pull n Peel Cherry

TWIZZLERS
6.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You’ll typically find TWIZZLERS Pull n Peel Cherry hanging in the candy aisle, near other novelty gummies and licorice products, and commonly merchandised at checkout lanes and party-supply endcaps. Occasions: This bright, single-serve candy suits casual impulse buys for movie-night snacks, road-trip bags, back-to-school lunchbox treats, or party favors. Brand positioning: Twizzlers is a long-standing mass-market candy brand associated with inexpensive fun, nostalgia and playful sharing—marketed to kids, teens, and adults seeking a familiar, sweet chewable. Label characteristics: Packaging emphasizes “candy” and playful use (“Peel it!”) rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural-certification claims, and the front copy highlights flavor and fun while nutrition facts note low fat and calorie content, which can act as a modest health halo despite high added sugars. Processing context: In plain terms this is a highly processed confection made from refined starches, syrups, emulsifiers, artificial flavors and colors. Sensory details: A single Twizzlers Pull n Peel strand is firm yet pliable, with a chewy, slightly sticky texture and a pronounced artificial cherry flavor and bright red color from Red 40; the package contains nine strands that can be pulled apart and shared or twisted into shapes—people often eat them straight from the wrapper, peel them into thinner ropes, or use them as edible play (tying knots or making candy jewelry). Packaging is plastic, retail-ready, and designed for quick grab-and-go consumption. Culturally, Twizzlers plays into American snack rituals: simple, shareable, and centered on fun rather than nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein1g
* 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;, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, PALM, OIL;, GLYCERYL, MONOSTEARATE;, SALT;, CORNSTARCH;, NATURAL, FLAVOR, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR;, GLYCERIN;, CITRIC, ACID;, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR, [RED, 40].

Flagged Ingredients:

  • PALM OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE - 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 and additives such as corn syrup, refined enriched flour, artificial flavors and color (Red 40), glycerin and emulsifiers—characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Twizzlers Pull n Peel Cherry

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These chewy treats have about 80 calories and 10 grams of sugar per serving, which is a bit on the sugary side for a snack. They’re great for a fun treat now and then, but if you’re looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentplayfulconvenient
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