Last Updated on October 28, 2022 by Jim Edwards
Who doesn’t enjoy the sweet and sour taste of Sweetarts? And who doesn’t love licorice? So what happens when you combine the sweet and sour taste of sweetarts with a sweet chewy gummy rope? The answer – an amazing fun taste that kids and adults everywhere love!
Sweet-tart ropes are tangy edible ropes filled with sweet-sour flavor paste that offers you a delightful treat that is a new take on the classic SweeTart hard candy flavors. Sweetarts Twisted Rainbow contains a wonderful fruit punch taste blended with a slightly tangy center in each mouthful.
The texture combination is very interesting. You get the soft and sticky licorice chew, which is a little bland. Then there’s the soft, frosting-like sour paste, which has a milder sweet flavor on its own but it also has these little crunchy bits that are jam-packed with an even sourer taste!
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History of SweeTart Ropes
Sweetart, which was first released in 1963, has become a fan-favorite candy brand recognized for its exciting flavor combination of deliciously sweet and gently sour.
The well-known Nestle Company, based in the USA, owns the brand and has been producing SweeTarts for decades.
Sweetart ropes were thought by some to have been discontinued in the past. But it turns out that they were just retooled and relaunched as a new product named Kazoozles. This was part of their branding as a Wonka candy in the past but then they just changed it to be part of the SweeTarts candy line with the official launch in 2015.
They’ve dropped the Nerds and now come in two different varieties, viz., Sweet-tart rope bites and Sweet-tart ropes. These are being manufactured to date with a tag of one of the best sweet-sour candies available in the market.
What Do SweeTart Ropes Taste Like?
The ropes are available in four different flavors, all of which are equally delicious. It is packaged in a colorful package, which adds to its allure.
You can also choose from these three different packaging options. You can purchase an 84gram, 142gram, or 256gram pack.
Sweetart ropes can be found at any retail shop worldwide. However, they are most famous in the US.
How To Eat Sweet Tart Ropes?
It is fun to know that Sweet-tart ropes fans describe the candy with different textures. This is because they have different approaches to eat the candy. And with each approach, you will experience a different taste.
In general there are 3 different approaches – the bite and chew method and the squeezing the paste from the rope method, and the scissors method:
- Bite & Chew: If you follow the age-old bite and chew method of eating, you will experience the mixture of flavors, textures, and variations of sweet and sour very precisely.
- Squeeze the Paste method: If you try to pull out the paste from the rope, it can be a little clumsy, which might mute the actual punch of flavors.
- Scissors Method: This is for the scientists out there and you know if you are one! Cut them with scissors length wise. It makes it more fun and you can share with a friend!
You will likely enjoy the chewy ropes no matter how you decide to eat them.
Related: Nerds Rope Candy
SweeTart Ropes Ingredients
The ingredients in one pack of Sweetart rope includes:
- Wheat flour
- Corn syrup
- A few drops of citric acid
- Sugar
- Sodium citrate
- Glycerin
- Malic acid
- Natural flavors
- Gelatin
- Maltodextrin
- Salt
- Vegetable juice color
- Confectioner’s glaze
- Sorbitol
If you are looking for a vegan candy rope, then this is not the choice. Nonetheless, it is gluten-free!
Two ropes or each serving of Sweetart rope contains 90 calories with 50mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, 14g sugars, and an extra 14g added sugar.
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Sweetart Rope Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Type of Gelatin Is in Sweetart Rope?
The Gelatin used in candies like Sweetart ropes is made of the secretions of female lac bugs from India and Thailand. Shellac/Glaze confectioners is an insect-derived substance, and Gelatin is an animal-derived substance, so it is neither vegan friendly.
Are Sweetart Ropes Vegan?
No. It is a gelatin based candy which contains other animal products.
Why Are Eggs Added to The Sweetart Ropes?
Eggs are used in confections, particularly candy production, to incorporate air and bind water. Albumin present in eggs helps as a foaming agent and regulates the texture of candies.
Can Sweetart Ropes Go Bad?
Yes, Sweetart ropes can go bad, but it at least takes 5-6 years. Before purchasing, we always recommend that you check the date of manufacture and the expiry date.
How Many Sweetart Ropes Are There in A 9-Ounce Pack?
There are 14-15 ropes in one 9-ounce package.
Are Sweetart Ropes Allergy-Friendly?
The candy is the Willy Wonka brand, manufactured by Nestle, so you can be assured that they are safe for peanut and tree nut sensitivities. You can learn
How Long Does Each Sweetart Rope Measure?
One Sweetart rope is of dimension 0.40 x 5.00 x 9.25 Inches.
Are Sweetart Ropes Safe to Consume?
Yes, like with any candy be careful with your sugar consumption and remember to brush your teeth after eating sour candy to minimize the negative impact on your dental enamal.
Does Dollar Tree Have Sweet-Tart Ropes?
SweeTarts Soft & Chewy Cherry Punch Ropes are easily available in any general store. If you want to buy in bulk, you can do so through our link below.
Related: Learn what makes sour candy taste sour
Are SweeTart Ropes Good?
Yes, they are delicious. If you like licorice like Red Vines or Twizzlers and you like sour candy, you will LOVE the combination.
When did SweeTart Ropes come out?
SweeTart Ropes were officially launched in Spring 2015. They were the marquee produce in a new line to highlight the sweet and tart flavor profile of the brand. The other products included SweeTarts Chewy Sours, Mini Chewy SweeTarts, SweeTarts Gummies, and of course the original SweeTarts roll.
What did SweeTart Ropes used to be called?
Originally they were called Kazoodles. The name was when they were part of Wonka candies. But they changed the name back to SweeTart Ropes with the official 2015 brand relaunch.
Video: Taste Review of SweeTarts Rainbow Rope Candy
This is a great review of the candies. you can see the candy packaging clearly. And the opening of the bags. And then you can see the candy itself up close and then finally a taste test!
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