Starburst & Opal Fruits — Chewy Fruit Chews

Starburst is one of Britain’s most beloved chewy sweet brands — soft, intensely fruity chews made with real fruit juice that have been a British sweet shop staple since they launched as Opal Fruits in 1960. Renamed Starburst in 1998, the recipe and the four classic flavours (Strawberry, Lemon, Orange and Blackcurrant) have remained essentially unchanged for over 60 years. We also stock the limited-edition Opal Fruits Original retro release — the original name and packaging, back for nostalgia fans who remember the original branding.

Starburst Fruit Chews

Starburst Original 138g — £1.39 — the essential Starburst; four classic flavours (Strawberry, Lemon, Orange and Blackcurrant) in a 138g share bag. Individually wrapped, made with real fruit juice. Starburst Strawberry 138g — £1.39 — an entire bag of the best Starburst flavour; for anyone who always reached for the pink ones first.

Opal Fruits Original — limited edition

Opal Fruits Original 138g — £1.89 — the iconic British fruit chew brought back under its original name and retro packaging. The same beloved recipe as Starburst, but in the packaging that British sweet fans remember from the 1960s through to the 1990s. A genuine nostalgia sweet and a brilliant gift for anyone who grew up with Opal Fruits.

Opal Fruits vs Starburst — what’s the difference?

Nothing, and everything. The recipe is identical — the same soft chewy texture, the same real fruit juice flavours, the same four classic varieties. The difference is entirely in the name and packaging. Opal Fruits is what Starburst was called in Britain from 1960 to 1998, and the retro release exists purely to bring back the original branding for fans who remember it. If you grew up calling them Opal Fruits, this is the one for you.