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Twizzlers Twists, Strawberry
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Twizzlers Twists, Strawberry

TWIZZLERS
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 4.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Total Sugars17g
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,, 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
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 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.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicplayfulconvenientindulgent
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