Twizzlers Strawberry - 6 x 70 gram | bol (2024)

FAQs

Are strawberry Twizzlers healthy? ›

If you're looking for something sweet every now and then as an occasional treat, then yes — one or two pieces of Twizzler won't hurt your health goals too much. However, if you find yourself eating multiple servings per day on a regular basis then no —Twizzlers are not a healthy option for your diet plan.

Nutrition Facts

There are 157 calories in a 4 pieces 1.6oz (45.000g) serving size of Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy. The calorie breakdown is 6% fat, 91% carbs, and 3% protein.

TWIZZLERS Twists Strawberry Flavored Licorice Style Candy Packs, 2.5 oz (18 Count) TWIZZLERS Twists Strawberry Flavored Candy 4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 527 Reviews.

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the longest licorice twist ever made measured 1,200 feet (370 m) and 100 pounds (45 kg) and was made at the Y&S Candy Plant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1998.

Licorice that contains glycyrrhizin is possibly unsafe when consumed in large amounts or for a long time. Eating licorice 5 grams or more daily for several weeks can cause severe side effects including heart attack. People who have heart disease, kidney disease, or high blood pressure are more sensitive to it.

Fiber, as we know, helps move things through your digestive system. Overloading your stomach with gummies, Skittles, Sweet Tarts, and Twizzlers may leave you with a serious upset stomach and a backed up system, if you will.

Cassetty suggests limiting yourself to one Twizzler (so that you stay at about five grams of sugar) and taking your time eating it. “One Twizzler seems like a decent way to get a sweet fix,” she says. Gorin adds that because it can be difficult to stop at one, focus on taking small bites and enjoying the experience.

However, if properly stored, licorice candy has a shelf life of 6-12 months and will remain safe to consume well past its expiration date. So yes, it is safe to eat expired Twizzlers! The only time you need to worry is if there's an off smell or mold appears on your licorice.

Red Vines: Chewy, yet easily breakable, with a subtly sweet, nondescript berry flavor. Twizzlers: Considerably more gelatinous once chewed, and often adhere to teeth. The strawberry flavor and aroma are unmistakable, but so is the sweetness.

Are original Twizzlers cherry or strawberry? ›

What is the original TWIZZLERS Twists flavor? The original TWIZZLERS Twists flavor introduced in 1845 was licorice. In the mid 1970's, the company began to expand its flavors to include popular options such as strawberry, grape, and cherry. Today strawberry is the favorite TWIZZLERS Twists flavor.

The predecessors to Twizzlers were made by a company called Young & Smylie back in 1845. In 1902, Young & Smylie joined with two other small companies and incorporated into the National Licorice Company. In 1929, they created spiraled licorice sticks and called them Twizzlers.

While some consumers think the candy shortage might be a hoax, Hershey, like many companies, is pointing at the pandemic, as well as Russia's invasion of Ukraine as culprits in supply chain shortages.

Brands that use Red Dye 40 include Skittles, Doritos and Twizzlers. All food color additives, including Red Dye 40, require FDA approval. The agency says food dyes are safe when used in accordance with regulations, which stipulate types of foods they can be used in, maximum amounts and labeling requirements.

But at 120 calories and 16 grams of sugar for three pieces, Twizzlers aren't a terrible choice if you eat less than the serving size. Cassetty suggests limiting yourself to one Twizzler (so that you stay at about five grams of sugar) and taking your time eating it.

And yet, even though many people describe their flavor as “chemical, especially the aftertaste” (“it's literally pretend licorice,” a friend said to me), most agree that Twizzlers are sort of addicting. “It's like they have dopamine in them,” my pal Jasmine said. “It gets you hooked!”

Twizzlers: With roughly twice as many calories as Red Vines, Twizzlers are loaded with added sugar and preservatives. These candies are both vegan-friendly and certified as kosher.