- Brand
- Twizzlers
- Made by
- The Hershey Company
- Kind
- licorice
Twizzlers
Twizzlers Zero Sugar Strawberry Twists
Sugar-free strawberry twists sweetened with maltitol syrup, sorbitol and acesulfame.
Label check
- Synthetic dyesRed 40
- Corn syrupNone listed
- Artificial sweetenersAcesulfame potassium
- Seed oilsNone listed
- PreservativesNone listed
Fails 2 of 5 standards. Read from the ingredient list below; what each check counts.
What was flagged, and the words it was read from
| Ingredient | Check | On the label as |
|---|---|---|
| Red 40 | Synthetic dyes | RED 40 |
| Acesulfame potassium | Artificial sweeteners | ACESULFAME POTASSIUM |
Ingredients as listed
Maltitol Syrup, Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sorbitol, Cornstarch, Contains 2% or Less of: Palm Oil, Salt, Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Artificial Color (Red 40), Sodium Carbonate, Acesulfame Potassium, Mineral Oil, Lecithin
Source: The Hershey Company’s product page, copied as published. Recipes change, and the pack you buy may print a newer list.
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