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Red Sweets

Red sweets cover more ground than you might expect. From sharp aniseed twists to creamy strawberry sweets, sugar-free options and the ever-present cola cube, the red selection has something for every kind of sweet tooth. All from £1 a bag, with free delivery on orders over £20.

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The Best Red Sweets to Buy Online

Aniseed twists

Aniseed twists are proper old-school British sweets. Deep red, hard-boiled, with that strong aniseed flavour that’s genuinely polarising but passionately loved by those who are into it. They’ve been a pick n mix staple for decades and they’re one of those sweets that tends to disappear quickly once you put them in a bowl. A reliable choice for anyone who grew up eating them, and worth trying if you haven’t.

Sugar-free strawberry and sherbet options

Two sugar-free red picks stand out in this range. Sugar-free strawberry creams are soft, creamy and genuinely taste like a proper strawberry sweet rather than a pale substitute. Sugar-free sherbet strawberries have that sherbet-dusted exterior with a fruity centre, which is a format that works well in the sugar-free version. Both are good options for anyone watching their sugar intake without wanting to give up decent sweets.

Cola cubes

Cola cubes sit somewhere between red and brown in terms of colour but they’re firmly in the red sweet tradition. Sharp, fizzy cola flavour in a hard-boiled sweet that lasts. One of the most consistent sellers in the classic British pick n mix range and one of the first things people reach for when they spot them.

Why red sweets?

Red tends to signal bold, sharp flavour in the sweet world: cola, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, aniseed. The colour acts as a kind of flavour promise, and red sweets very rarely disappoint on that front. They work well in pick n mix bags because they add colour contrast and tend to be crowd favourites. If you’re building a colour-themed display, the pink sweets range overlaps usefully here, and the blue sweets category makes a strong visual contrast alongside red.

Red Sweets for Events and Sweet Tables

A consistent crowd-pleaser

Red sweets are one of the safer choices for events because the flavours are broadly familiar and well-liked. Strawberry and cola in particular have very wide appeal. A jar of cola cubes or a mixed red sweet selection works well at parties, sweet tables and in office sweet bowls without requiring any explanation.

Buying in bulk

All red sweets start at £1, with free UK delivery on orders over £20. If you’re buying for a larger event or want to keep a good supply in, check whether the products you want are available in case or box quantities on the individual product pages. The full cases of sweets section is also worth a look for bulk buying across the range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What flavours are most common in red sweets?

Strawberry, cola, cherry, raspberry and aniseed are the most common flavour profiles for red sweets. The flavour varies quite a bit across the range, so it’s worth checking product descriptions if you have a preference.

Are aniseed twists vegan?

Check the product page for the current ingredients and allergen information. Aniseed twists are traditionally a boiled sweet with no obvious animal ingredients, but formulations can vary by batch and brand.

Do you stock sugar-free red sweets?

Yes. The range includes sugar-free strawberry creams and sugar-free sherbet strawberries. More sugar-free options are available in the dedicated diabetic sweets category.

Are cola cubes red or brown?

Cola cubes are typically a deep amber-red colour. They’re included in the red sweets category because of their strong visual association with red cola colouring, though the exact shade varies slightly by brand.

How much do red sweets cost?

All red sweets start at £1 per bag. Free UK delivery on orders over £20.

Can I buy red sweets for a sweet table?

Yes. Cola cubes, aniseed twists and strawberry sweets are all popular for sweet table displays. If you need volume, check the full cases section or look at box quantities on individual product pages.

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