Twizzlers contain no gelatin. They are made with wheat flour and cornstarch instead, so they are halal by their ingredients, which is unusual for a chewy candy. We mark them "depends" because they contain glycerin, and the label does not say whether it comes from plants or animals. Twizzlers also have no halal certification. Most Muslims accept Twizzlers by their ingredients, while strict eaters may want to confirm the source of the glycerin.
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The short answer
Twizzlers contain no gelatin. They are made with wheat flour and cornstarch, so they are halal by their ingredients, which is unusual for a chewy candy. The one caveat is the glycerin.
Why is it important that Twizzlers have no gelatin?
Most chewy candies rely on gelatin, which is the usual problem. Twizzlers get their texture from wheat flour and cornstarch instead. So the main concern does not apply, and they are halal by their ingredients.
What is the problem with the glycerin in Twizzlers?
Twizzlers contain glycerin, which helps keep them soft. Glycerin can come from plants, which is halal, or from animals, and the label does not say which. Together with the lack of halal certification, that is why we mark Twizzlers "depends" rather than a simple yes. Most Muslims treat Twizzlers as acceptable by their ingredients, while strict eaters may want to confirm the glycerin.
Common questions
Are Twizzlers halal?
They contain no gelatin, because they are made with flour and starch, so they are halal by their ingredients. The only caveats are the unnamed glycerin source and the lack of certification.
Do Twizzlers contain gelatin?
No. They are made with wheat flour and cornstarch, not gelatin.
Are Twizzlers halal-certified?
No. They are halal by their ingredients, but they are not certified.
Are all Twizzlers flavors the same?
The classic strawberry and black licorice Twizzlers use the same basic recipe. Filled or special flavors can differ, so check their labels for gelatin or other added ingredients.
Sources
Where this answer comes from — check them yourself.
- Twizzlers / The Hershey Company — official product & ingredient informationChecked June 22, 2026
- American Halal Foundation — Is glycerin halal?Checked June 22, 2026
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