The pink Starburst is officially strawberry‑flavored , not cherry.

Official flavor breakdown

  • In the classic four‑color pack, the color–flavor code is:
    • Pink → Strawberry
    • Red → Cherry
    • Orange → Orange
    • Yellow → Lemon
  • Starburst packaging and the company’s own product descriptions label the pink piece as strawberry , even though many people still slip into calling it “the pink one” instead of naming the fruit.

Why people get confused

  • Visually, the slim, bright‑pink candy is so iconic that fans often refer to it by color (“pink Starburst”) rather than by its strawberry flavor.
  • Some older or limited‑edition Starburst lines used different color schemes (for example, cherry as red), which can muddy memories and make people think pink is cherry.

Quick taste profile

  • Pink (strawberry) : Sweeter and milder than the others, with a classic candy‑strawberry profile—juicy, slightly tart, and straightforwardly fruity.

If you’re asking about a specific limited‑edition or regional Starburst variety (like “All Pink” singles), that can sometimes taste a bit stronger or slightly different, but the base flavor is still strawberry‑based.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.