
Twizzlers Twists, Strawberry
What You Should Know
TWIZZLERS Twists Strawberry is a bright, shareable chewy candy sold in a flexible plastic bag designed for counter displays and pantry shelving. You’ll most often find it in the candy aisle alongside other novelty licorice, gummy treats and movie-night snacks, and frequently near checkout lanes or seasonal endcaps during holidays. It’s marketed as a playful, family-friendly treat — nostalgic for adults who remember the snack from childhood and deliberately aimed at kids and teens with bold red coloring, simple ‘fun’ usage ideas and party-oriented copy. The label leans on low-fat and kosher certification but contains no organic or “natural” claims; colorful branding and a big image of twists give it obvious kid appeal. In plain processing context, these are industrially manufactured, highly processed chewy candies made from refined sweeteners, wheat derivatives and multiple additives for texture, color and shelf stability. Sensory-wise, the pieces are pliable and chewy with a sticky-sweet strawberry profile and a smooth, slightly powdery exterior from cornstarch; they come as twisted ropes that invite rituals like biting the ends to make a straw, dipping into milk or hot chocolate, or coating in melted chocolate for special treats. Typical uses include party favors, movie-night snacking, road-trip packs or seasonal trick-or-treat handouts. Packaging emphasizes convenience and shareability, encouraging small-group consumption and playful eating moments rather than meal replacement or nutritional benefit.
Nutrition Facts
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,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CITRIC, ACID,, MINERAL, OIL,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR, (RED, 40),, LECITHIN, (SOY)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, artificial flavor, Red 40, mineral oil, refined starches) and is manufactured into a shelf-stable confection — characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Twizzlers Twists, Strawberry
Well, calling Twizzlers 'healthy' depends on what you mean by healthy! They’re certainly a fun treat, packed with sugar and some carbs, but they don’t provide the nutrients you'd find in fruits or whole grains. If you're looking for a sweet snack to indulge in occasionally, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they're not exactly a health food.
