Starburst Hard Candies, a variation of the classic chewy fruit chews, were discontinued, likely in the 2000s, offering fruity flavors like cherry, strawberry, orange, and apple as a smooth, hard candy alternative before fading from shelves, though some limited-edition or regional flavors might appear occasionally.

Product Details & Discontinuation

Texture & Flavor: Unlike the chewy Starbursts, the hard candy version provided a sweet, fruity experience in hard, candy form, similar to traditional hard candies.

Flavors: Common flavors included cherry, strawberry, orange, and apple.

Discontinuation: Information suggests they were removed from U.S. shelves at some point in the 2000s, with little fanfare, leaving fans to remember them fondly.

Why They Disappeared: While the chewy version remains popular, the hard candy line didn't maintain market presence, possibly due to shifts in consumer preference or strategic decisions by Mars Wrigley, the parent company.