Skittles Brightside Bite Size Candies

Questions about Skittles Brightside Bite Size Candies

Is Skittles Brightside Bite Size Candies healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 33/100 (grade E). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (75 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1). 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 Brightside Bite Size Candies?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: CITRIC ACID, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

Does Skittles Brightside Bite Size Candies contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Fully hydrogenated oils are generally recognised as safe, but concerns about trans fats and saturated fat content persist. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed. Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1) (restricted): Titanium Dioxide is banned in the EU due to potential genotoxicity concerns; other synthetic colors are permitted but debated for potential health effects.