TWIZZLERS Candy
Don’t get it twisted – TWIZZLERS Candy has something for every fruity-chewy candy lover. Keep the fun going!
A BERRY Delicious Twist
Raspberry has just the right mix of sweet with a hint of tartness. That makes it the perfect flavor for our TWIZZLERS Filled Twists. With a chewy, raspberry-flavored outside and creamy raspberry center, it’s sure to add a berry delicious twist to your day.
Did You Know?
TWIZZLERS Twists have been bringing sweet moments to candy lovers since 1927, when they first rolled off the line at the National Licorice Company in Brooklyn, New York. The Hershey Company officially welcomed TWIZZLERS Twists into the family in 1977.
Out-of-this-World Amazing!
If you laid all the TWIZZLERS Twists sold in a year end to end, they’d stretch to the moon and back!
Wine Pairing with a Fruity Twist
You’ve heard of pairing wine with chocolate, but have you tried pairing it with candy? Here’s a fun twist: Pair TWIZZLERS Twists Strawberry Candy with a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. This wine typically has notes of lime, green apple, and tropical fruits, which enhance the fruity flavor of TWIZZLERS Twists.
Did You Know?
TWIZZLERS Twists set a Guinness World Record™ in 1998 for the longest piece of licorice ever made. It was 1,200 feet long and weighed 100 pounds! That’s almost as tall as the Empire State Building in New York City.
TWIZZLERS Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the original TWIZZLERS Twists are licorice because they include licorice extract. However, the most popular flavors like strawberry or cherry do not include licorice extract, so they are often referred to as licorice type candy.
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Strawberry is the most popular flavor of TWIZZLERS Twists sold. The strawberry flavor accounts for 70% of the annual production of TWIZZLERS Twists, easily making strawberry the favorite TWIZZLERS Twists flavor.
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TWIZZLERS Twists were invented by the National Licorice Company, which later changed its name to Y&S Candies Inc.
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TWIZZLERS Twists were first produced in 1927 by the National Licorice Company in Brooklyn, New York. That company’s roots go back even further, thanks to Young & Smylie, a confectionery brand founded in 1845. Over the years, the brand evolved, becoming Y&S Candies Inc. before opening a new factory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1977. Not long after, The Hershey Company welcomed TWIZZLERS Twists into the family — sparking even more ways to share, snack and enjoy these iconic candies in a variety of delicious flavors.
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TWIZZLERS Twists are made by pushing a delicious blend of ingredients through special rotating nozzles, giving the candy its iconic twist and hollow center.
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Strawberry was the original TWIZZLERS Twists flavor introduced in 1927. Up until then, licorice-style candies and lozenges were produced primarily for medicinal use, so they came in the traditional black licorice flavor.
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The main ingredients in TWIZZLERS Twists are corn syrup, wheat flour, sugar and cornstarch.
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TWIZZLERS Twists are a fun option for a low-fat snack. Check the back panel of each TWIZZLERS Twists package for full nutritional details.
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The longest TWIZZLERS Twist was 1,200 feet, which was made by Hershey on July 19, 1998.
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To keep up with consumer demand, Hershey produces almost 200 tons of TWIZZLERS Twists a day in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, location.
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At the end of shelf life, there may be some flavor loss or texture changes to TWIZZLERS Twists, but they would not be harmful to eat.
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No. Most TWIZZLERS Twists products contain wheat, and no TWIZZLERS Twists product is labeled gluten free. Always refer to each package for current ingredients and allergen statements to make an informed decision about Hershey products.
