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Twizzlers Twists, Hershey's Chocolate
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Twizzlers Twists, Hershey's Chocolate

TWIZZLERS
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

TWIZZLERS Twists Hershey's Chocolate 12 oz is the candy-aisle staple you’d expect in the middle of an American grocery store — grouped with other novelty gummies, licorice, and movie-night treats, often cross-promoted near party supplies, concession-style popcorn, or seasonal snack displays. The bag’s messaging leans playful and shareable: a bright, resealable pouch holding pliable, twist-shaped chocolate-flavored chews designed for passing around at birthday parties, tailgates, sleepovers, and long drives. Brand positioning is classic consumer candy culture — heritage confection marketed to kids, teens, and nostalgic adults who remember Twizzlers rituals; Hershey’s co-branding signals mainstream mass-market confectionery. Labeling leans toward convenience-and-fun claims rather than health: low-fat and kosher certifications are called out, but there are no organic or "natural" certifications and the ingredient list includes artificial flavoring and corn syrup, so any health halos are modest and surface-level. In plain processing terms this is a highly processed confection made from refined syrups, flours, and flavor additives. Sensory details: each twist is soft, stretchy and slightly tacky; chocolate-flavored (not pure chocolate) with a sweet, syrupy chew and a faint vanilla/coalition of flavored notes from artificial flavoring. Packaging is a large, shareable plastic bag, easy to toss in a cooler or pantry. Rituals around it are social — nibbling during movies, biting ends to fashion a straw, dipping into milk or melting and coating for party desserts — reinforcing its role as a convenience-forward, playful treat rather than a health food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 10
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars14g28%
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,, CHOCOLATE,, CORNSTARCH,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, MINERAL, OIL,, LECITHIN, (SOY)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

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?

This product contains industrial ingredients (corn syrup, refined flours, artificial flavor, mineral oil) and is formulated and packaged as a ready-to-eat confection, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Twizzlers Twists, Hershey's Chocolate

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! Twizzlers are definitely a fun snack, but they're high in sugar and not exactly packed with nutrients. They can fit into an enjoyable treat category, but if you're looking for something to fuel a workout or provide a solid nutritional boost, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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