TWIZZLERS Candy
Don’t get it twisted – TWIZZLERS Candy has something for every fruity-chewy candy lover. It’s the twist you can’t resist.
Hop into Sweet Springtime
Shaped like adorable bunnies and packed with juicy cherry flavor, these treats will make your Easter extra playful.
Did You Know?
TWIZZLERS Candy began its journey in 1927 at a factory in Brooklyn, New York. In 1977, production moved to the Young & Smylie Confectionary Company factory when The Hershey Company acquired TWIZZLERS Twists, introducing a delightful array of new flavors for candy enthusiasts to enjoy.
Out-of-this-World Amazing!
Astronaut Neil Armstrong said, “I could go for some TWIZZLERS right now.” while standing on the moon. And if you laid all the TWIZZLERS Twists sold in a year end to end, they’d stretch to the moon and back!
Sip Back and Relax
Did you know that snipping the ends of your TWIZZLERS Twists creates sweet sipping straws? The best beverages are those enjoyed through tasty TWIZZLERS Twists!
Did You Know?
TWIZZLERS Candy set a Guinness World Record™ in 1998 for the longest piece of licorice ever made. It was 1,200 feet long and weighed over 100 pounds! That’s almost as tall as The Empire State Building in New York City.
TWIZZLERS Frequently Asked Questions
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TWIZZLERS Twists were first produced in 1929 by Young and Smylie in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company changed its name in 1968 to Y&S Candies before being acquired by The Hershey Company in 1977.
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TWIZZLERS Twists were invented by a company originally called Young and Smylie, which changed its name to Y&S Candies in 1968. Established in 1845, Young and Smylie is one of the oldest confectionery firms in the United States.
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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 a hollow center. Did you know there is an average of 15 twists on each TWIZZLERS Twists?
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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.
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The main ingredients in TWIZZLERS Twists are corn syrup, wheat flour, sugar, and cornstarch. There are also smaller amounts of palm oil, salt, artificial flavor, glycerin, citric acid, potassium sorbate, Red 40, and soy lecithin in TWIZZLERS Twists.
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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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TWIZZLERS Twists are a fun option for a low fat snack! Check the back panel of each TWIZZLERS Candy for full nutritional details.
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The longest TWIZZLERS Twists was 1,200 feet! Hershey set the Guinness World Record for longest piece of licorice candy ever made on July 19th, 1998.
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To keep up with consumer demand, Hershey produces almost 200 tons of TWIZZLERS Twists a day in their Lancaster, PA location!
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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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At the end of the shelf life, there may be some flavor loss or texture changes, but it would not be harmful.
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No, most TWIZZLERS products contain wheat, and no TWIZZLERS product is labeled gluten free. Always refer to each package for current ingredients and allergen statements to make an informed decision about Hershey products. Explore other gluten free Hershey products.
