Starbursts first exploded onto the candy scene in 1976. Then, the square/tube package featured lemon, lime, strawberry, orange and lemon, while today’s package features lemon, cherry, orange and strawberry. Starbursts have real fruit flavor and a healthy dose of vitamin C in each tasty little square, something that few other fruit chews can boast – this and the fact that they are so delicious help attribute to the fact that they are America’s top selling fruit chew!

I love Starbursts. When I was young, my Grandmother kept them around for me and my 500 cousins. We loved them, but we especially loved what she did with the wrappers. We’d tear into our candies, lickety split and hand the wrappers over to her. Once she was done making a few twists and turns with her fingers she handed back mini captains hats to us. We’d put them on our fingertips and draw faces on the pads of our fingers. Instant finger puppets! I will never forget that. Starbursts are fruity, juicy little candies that make my mouth water long after I’ve eaten them. Strawberry and cherry are my favorite flavors, although lemon and orange are pretty tasty, too. They each have a sweet, pleasant flavor with just a hint of tartness – almost like you would have if you were eating the actual fruit. Starbursts are chewy, but not rough on your teeth. You’ll definitely need a good brushing after eating them, but it’s so worth it!