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Skittles and Starburst Original Candies

Skittles and Starburst

Listed as: ORIGINAL CANDIES

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1SKITTLES ORIGINAL BITE SIZE CANDIES - SUGAR
  2. 2CORN SYRUP
  3. 3HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL
  4. 4LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID
  5. 5TAPIOCA DEXTRIN
  6. 6MODIFIED CORN STARCH
  7. 7NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
  8. 8COLORS (RED 40 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1, BLUE 1 LAKE) SODIUM CITRATE
  9. 9CARNAUBA WAX
  10. 10STARBURST ORIGINAL FRUIT CHEWS - CORN SYRUP
  11. 11SUGAR
  12. 12HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL
  13. 13FRUIT JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (APPLE, LEMON, STRAWBERRY, ORANGE, CHERRY)
  14. 14LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID
  15. 15TAPIOCA DEXTRIN
  16. 16GELATIN
  17. 17MODIFIED CORN STARCH
  18. 18NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
  19. 19ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
  20. 20COLORING (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1)

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (46 g)
Energy413 kcal190 kcal
Fat4.3 g2 g
of which saturated4.3 g2 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate91.3 g42 g
of which sugars73.9 g34 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Sodium33 mg15.2 mg

Questions about Skittles and Starburst Original Candies

Is Skittles and Starburst Original Candies healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 44/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (73.9 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Colors (Red 40 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Red 40, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil and Natural and Artificial Flavors are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Skittles and Starburst Original Candies?
In label order (largest amount first): SKITTLES ORIGINAL BITE SIZE CANDIES - SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS (RED 40 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1, BLUE 1 LAKE) SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX, STARBURST ORIGINAL FRUIT CHEWS - CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, and 8 more.
Does Skittles and Starburst Original Candies contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and dental issues. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of corn syrup, a source of added sugars, may contribute to health issues like obesity. Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Hydrogenated oils may contain trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular risks. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but some consumers prefer to avoid them due to synthetic origins. Colors (Red 40 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Red 40, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake) (restricted): Titanium Dioxide is banned in the EU due to potential genotoxicity concerns; other artificial colors are permitted but debated for potential health effects.

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