Red Vines Licorice Candy Original Red Flavor Soft Chewy Candy Twists, Red Licorice 3.5 Lb Jar

This product tastes quite good. ALMOST as good as the licorice jelly bellys I used to have as a kid. Brings back nostalgia. The texture is nice and soft. The product feels and smells very fresh. If you're someone that gets addicted to candy, be careful because you might end up eating half the container. It is quite addictive. The size of the container is much bigger than expected. The amount I ended up with from this one container is going to last me quite a while. No regrets buying this.

I love Red Vines black licorice twists, but I always seem to find only stale boxes in the stores. The licorice is hard and not bendable. I only love soft, pliable licorice, so I am most often disappointed in what I have bought. This jar of black licorice vines arrived today, and it is the absolutely BEST licorice from this brand that I have ever had. I don't know who this supplier is, but this is the freshest, soft and most perfect licorice I have ever eaten from this brand. I am thrilled with the quality and quantity of this product. The size of the 3.5 jar is huge, and is a great value compared to buying smaller, individual boxes. It will take me a while to get through it all, but I'm sure it will go faster because it is so incredibly good. I will definitely be buying from this seller again! Thank you for the most perfect black licorice twists!

I was used to Twizzlers brand black licorice ropes. The first time I tried this brand, RedVines black licorice, I did not enjoy it. It is very light, hollow, and has a sweeter after taste than what I was used to. I kept eating them (in shock repulsion) and surprisingly after several tries I grew to love them. Consider that these are made with corn syrup sweetened wheat flour and anise plus licorice flavoring extracts. The first bite is when you notice the texture most. Keep in mind that the licorice flavor tends to hit a little later. If you are used to the alternatives brands, this is where you will notice how very different they are. These are not near as chewy, are hollow and much lighter. They are also not as dense. After chewing for a moment, you will begin to taste the licorice and anise. It lacks the salty undertone that tampers the sweetness that you might notice in the other brand. It has a more sweet forward flavor. The anise is noticeable and that combined with the licorice leaves a very sweet and powerful aftertaste in the mouth. This may take some getting used to. Once I indulged in this candy several times I grew to like it and now enjoy it way more than Twizzlers brand. This brand will sometimes shred in the middle, but the candy is still very good if you enjoy black licorice and anise flavors. I can understand why someone would not like these but honestly after giving it some time I grew to love them and now they are one of my favorite snacks. I did notice that these were just slightly drier than the individual 4.5 ounce packages I buy in the store due to those being wrapped in smaller quantities and experiencing less exposure to air. Per pound, this product is only a few cents less expensive when including tax than in the local dollar store - 17 cents per pound to be exact. So they are a good bargain for now at this price but if you don't plan to consume them quickly then freshness might become an issue as they may continue to dry out. it might be a good idea to move small quantities to individual plastic bags to maintain freshness as these might dry out when they are exposed to more and more air as the container gradually becomes empty. Other than that, I do get why some people criticize this brand when they are used to a different brand of black licorice ropes. I hated these at first but I say try them a few times and see if they grow on you as they did me. I will definitely be buying these again.

I’ve been really impressed with these and will definitely be buying them again. The softness is just right—not hard or brittle, but not overly sticky either. They’re comfortable to enjoy without hurting your teeth, which is a big plus for me. The quality is excellent overall. You can tell they’re made with care, and each piece feels consistent and fresh. The color looks clean and appealing, exactly as shown in the listing, with no odd discoloration or melting issues. The size is perfect—small enough to enjoy easily, but still satisfying. I also appreciate the sugar content; it’s not overpowering or overly sweet, which makes them easy to enjoy without that heavy sugar aftertaste. As for chewability, they’re spot on. They chew smoothly and evenly without getting stuck to your teeth or turning grainy. Overall, these exceeded my expectations and fit perfectly into my daily routine. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence! If you want, tell me exactly which product this is, and I can tailor it even more specifically to match the listing 🔥

Yum! Nice and fresh and soft. Perfect licorice flavor.

You get what you pay for. Taste a little stale

I am a repeat customer and have no complaints. Yeah they aren’t always perfectly intact, but it’s cheaper junk food so I don’t expect perfect pristine individual strands. They do have a different texture and taste than Twizlers, but guess what?… they aren’t twizlers!!

The licorice was very fresh. Its hard to find Red Vines around here, so it was a good deal!