Last Updated on October 28, 2022 by Jim Edwards
Nerds Rope candy is a gummy rope of assorted Nerds candy. They are chewy strings glued together by gummies; their taste ranges from sweet fruity flavor to sour with a mix of sweet and sour in the middle. They are popular among kids as well as adults. Nerds rope candy has an exciting story about its invention; let me tell you about it in the history section below.
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History of Nerds Rope Candy
Nerds Rope candy was accidentally invented; the story behind it is that a worker at Nerds candy factory poured some hot gummy mixture in a bowl of Nerds candy and then went for his lunch break.
When he returned from his break, the gummy had cooled down and hardened, and Nerds stuck to it. And that is how Nerds Rope Candy was discovered. Today, around 150 million Nerds are made into Nerds rope candy, making it one of the company’s most successful products.
The original Nerds candy was first produced in 1983 by Sunmark Corporation, launched under the flagship brand name ‘Willy Wonka Candy Company’ until they decided to change the branding in 2017 to Ferrara Candy Company, a subsidiary of Ferrero Group.
What is the Taste and Flavor of Nerds Rope Candies like?
Nerds are cracking candies with a chewy texture. In general, when it comes to Nerds, they don’t hold back from giving their customers variety and options. Nerds rope candies are available in 3 types.
Rainbow Rope
Rainbow Nerds rope candy comes in a red packet; they are fruity in taste. The rainbow rope is a mix of sweet Nerds candy, really crunchy and delicious to chew.
Very Berry Rope
Very Berry rope comes in a blue pack; it is a mix of sweet and sour flavors. If you are looking for a sweet treat with a sour punch, in the end, Very Berry rope is the candy for you.
Tropical Rope
The tropical rope comes in a yellow pack. If you are looking for soft candy with a mix of different Nerds candy on a gummy string, Tropical Rope is the flavor for you. It’s sweet, crunchy, and chewy longer than other Nerd rope candies. One bite will give you the taste of tropical paradise.
What are the ingredients in Nerds Rope candies?
The ingredients in Nerds Rope candy are dextrose, sugar, corn syrup, 2% or less of malic acid, gelatin, glycerin, natural flavors, confectioner’s glaze (lac-resin), citric acid, carnauba wax, carmine color, color added, blue 1, blue 1 lake, blue 2 lake, red 40, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake.
Nutritional Facts of Nerds Rope Candies
The nutritional facts mentioned below are for a serving size of 1 piece of rope (26g) grams of Nerds Rope candies.
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat (0 g) | 0% |
| Saturated Fat (0 g) | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate (22 g) | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber (0 g) | 0% |
| Glucose (20 g) | – |
| Sodium (5 mg) | 1% |
| Iron (0 mg) | 0% |
| Protein (1 g) | – |
| Cholesterol (0 mg) | 0% |
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Nerds Rope Candies Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How Many Calories Are There In Nerds Rope Candies?
One piece (26 grams) of Nerds rope candy contains 90 calories.
Are Nerds Rope Candies Gluten-Free?
Like most candies produced by Nerds, rope candy is also gluten-free. Nerds rope candy does not contain any gluten source ingredient like wheat. However, Nerds warns its consumers that some Nerd products might be processed at a facility with other gluten products and can cause cross-contamination. So, if you are allergic to gluten or have Celiac, please be cautious of cross-contamination.
Are Nerds Rope Candies Vegan?
No, Nerds Rope candy is not vegan. They contain quite a variety of added colors; some of these colors contain carmine, which is not vegan. They also contain Gelatin which is not vegan or even vegetarian.
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Video: How Nerds Ropes Are Made
This is an awesome video if you want to see the manufacturing process for these candies.
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Video: Nerds Rope Taste Test Review
If you want to see an unwrapping and taste test and get the feedback from a kid and an adult, this is a good review of Tropical Nerds and Very Berry Nerds Rope.
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Finally, you can learn more about the candy on the company’s website – https://www.nerdscandy.com
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