Twizzlers Twists are vegan. The strawberry and licorice twists contain no gelatin, dairy, egg or insect-based colors, and PETA lists Twizzlers among its gelatin-free candies.
Two ingredients, glycerin and mono- and diglycerides, can come from plants or animals. Hershey doesn't say which, but they're usually plant-based.
Twizzlers are a rare chewy candy that never relied on gelatin. The chew comes from wheat flour and starch, which is why they're vegan when many fruit chews aren't.
Twizzlers Strawberry Twists ingredients
| Ingredient | Status | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Corn syrup | Vegan | |
| Enriched wheat flour | Vegan | Gives the chew in place of gelatin. |
| Sugar | Grey area | Possible bone char filtering. |
| Cornstarch | Vegan | |
| Palm oil | Grey area | Plant-based; linked to deforestation. |
| Salt, citric acid, potassium sorbate | Vegan | |
| Artificial flavor | Vegan | |
| Mono- and diglycerides | Grey area | Usually from vegetable oil; source not stated. |
| Glycerin | Grey area | Usually vegetable-based; source not stated. |
| Red 40 | Vegan | Synthetic. No carmine. |
| Mineral oil, soy lecithin | Vegan |
None of the grey-area ingredients contains anything from an animal as far as anyone has reported. Most vegans treat Twizzlers as vegan, and so do we.
Which Twizzlers are vegan?
| Product | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Twists | Vegan | |
| Black Licorice Twists | Vegan | Colored with Red 40 and Blue 1. |
| Sugar-free Strawberry Twists | Vegan | No animal ingredients listed. |
| Pull 'n' Peel, Nibs, filled and limited editions | Check the label | Different recipes. Look for gelatin, beeswax or glaze. |
Twizzlers vs Red Vines
Both are vegan. Red Vines use a shorter ingredient list and are also on PETA's gelatin-free list. Either is a safe pick for vegans at the movies.
FAQ
Do Twizzlers have gelatin?
Are Twizzlers gluten-free?
Is Red Vines vegan too?
Keep checking
Sources and how we checked
We reviewed the ingredient information below in Oct 2026. Recipes change, so check the pack, especially if you have an allergy.
- PETA: Gelatin-free vegan gummy candy brands (October 2024)
- This Dish Is Vegetarian: Are Twizzlers vegan?
Spotted a recipe change? Tell us and we'll re-check.