The word “sinister” refers to something troubling or wicked, but in Latin the word sinister also means “on the left side.” Conversely, the Latin word dextera means “on the right side” and this root is where we get words like dexterous and dexterity. Probably because being left handed is less common than being right handed, there has historically been a consensus that favoring your left is bad. Right is right, left is wrong. Of course, in reality there’s not a real difference between being right handed and left handed, and today we know that. But can the same be said about candy?
Twix, the iconic chocolate from Mars Inc., is a perennial favorite and, dare I say, a slightly more sophisticated choice than your average bar. The cookie crunch makes Twix slightly less sweet and more filling than the sugariest, teeth-hurting treats on the market. The chocolate was introduced in 1967 in the town of Slough, England, and famously comes with two pieces, which can make you feel like you’re getting a little extra bang for your buck. However, ever since its inception there’s always been a cloud of mystery to this product. To wit, are left and right Twix different from each other? The truth is out there—let’s find it.
So, what is the difference between right and left Twix? Or, to put it another way, what is the difference between left and right Twix? According to Twix themselves, the right side is “smooth caramel flowed onto crispy cookie and bathed in chocolate” while the left Twix is “crunchy cookies cascaded with soft caramel and cloaked in milk chocolate.” So, there you go. Pretty different. Actually, if you look closely at these descriptions you may notice that they’re basically saying the same thing. The right is like the left, which is like the right, which is like the left. Got it?
To put it simply: Are left and right Twix different? The simple answer is no. One reason for a perceived difference is the clever ad campaign Twix uses asking if you’re a right Twix or a left Twix. People love grouping themselves into different categories, so why not give people the choice between two identical things? However, this campaign didn’t come out of nowhere. If you want to delve into the world of candy conspiracy theories further, there are some Reddit threads that contend, “The left Twix starts as a cookie, then it’s covered in caramel and dipped in chocolate. The right Twix starts as chocolate and someone carefully pushes the cookie inside, using caramel to prevent the cookie from crumbling.” Make of this what you will.
Whether left and right Twix are different (they’re not) or completely identical (they are), we may never know for sure. But wherever you land on this question, it’s clear that both sides are equally delicious (because they’re the same).
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Or, to put it another way, what is the difference between left and right Twix? According to Twix themselves, the right side is “smooth caramel flowed onto crispy cookie and bathed in chocolate” while the left Twix is “crunchy cookies cascaded with soft caramel and cloaked in milk chocolate.” So, there you go.
Is there actually a difference in left and right Twix? ›
Or, to put it another way, what is the difference between left and right Twix? According to Twix themselves, the right side is “smooth caramel flowed onto crispy cookie and bathed in chocolate” while the left Twix is “crunchy cookies cascaded with soft caramel and cloaked in milk chocolate.” So, there you go.
What is the difference between right Twix and left Twix marketing? ›
In 2012, Mars released an ad campaign declaring to their customers that, “It's time to decide. Which side are you on? Left Twix or Right Twix?” This humorous ad campaign spawned an urban myth about why there is a need for a left and a right Twix.
Is there a difference between left and right Twix Wikipedia? ›
Each Twix bar was given its own distinct packaging, being labelled as either a "Right Twix" or a "Left Twix", although both sides are identical. Ten years later, in 2022, a new campaign that replaced the previous one finally put this rivalry to rest by explicitly clarifying that both bars are identical.
Are there two Twix factories? ›
Twix candy bars are made at two separate factories with Left Twix in one and Right Twix in another. The two have been battling it out since the beginning. Even their advertisem*nts boast the differences between the two.
Does a left Twix have more caramel? ›
No difference. This was just an advertising gimmick. For those outside of GB who do not know, Twix is a chocolate and toffee covered biscuit bar, which are sold in packs of 2.
Do left and right Twix have different ingredients? ›
Right Twix, they say, “features chewy caramel on crisp cookie, cloaked in velvety chocolate” whereas the left bar is “smooth caramel on crunchy cookie, enveloped in creamy chocolate.” In 2017, they even started selling 2-packs of Twix labeled as containing “Two Left” or “Two Right” Twixes.
Is the Twix Brothers story true? ›
Seamus and Earl, two brothers, jointly created the original Twix bar, combining biscuits, caramel, and chocolate. Their collaboration, however, soon turned into a feud due to differences in their confectionery methods.
Does Twix support Israel? ›
The owner of Twix, Mars, supports the zionist state by investing heavily in the foodtech startup scene through venture capital partner JVC. Don't buy Twix products. Don't sell Twix products.
Why is Twix so good? ›
The combination of chocolate, caramel and biscuit serves as a perfect mix of creaminess, sweetness and crunch. Objectively, Twixes are the best Halloween candy. But don't just take my word for it — Twix is America's favorite candy.
It is called Twix worldwide. The original name for the product originated in Mars UK in SLough. The version elsewhere in the world used to be called Raider but this was standardised to Twix many years ago.
What was the old name for Twix? ›
Twix was called Raider in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Norway for many years before its name was changed in 1991 (2000 in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Turkey).
Why did they stop making peanut butter Twix? ›
According to a Reddit user named stlunatic15, the flavor was discontinued earlier this year due to "supply challenges" on the candy bar's production line, but it was announced back in July that Peanut Butter Twix would be back on candy aisles nationwide by this month. That's the good news.
Why did Twix break up? ›
Tensions reached a breaking point and the bar snapped. So too did the brothers' tempers and the occasion quickly descended into fisticuffs. Unable to reach an agreement and with neither willing to give way, the brothers had no choice: they had to divide the company.
What does Twix stand for? ›
“It's short for 'twin sticks,'” they explained. Twix bar fans couldn't believe what the name stands for. Getty Images. The candy comes with two sticks of shortbread and caramel covered in chocolate.
What are the different flavors of Twix? ›
The Original Twix bar with Caramel (Left Twix only please), Twix with Creamy Peanut Butter, Twix White Chocolate, and Twix Cookies and Creme.
