Skittles Candy

Questions about Skittles Candy

Is Skittles Candy healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 49/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (75 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Titanium Dioxide (E171). Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Red 40 Lake (Allura Red AC), Yellow 6 Lake (Sunset Yellow FCF) and 7 more 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 Candy?

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, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

Does Skittles Candy contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Hydrogenation may produce trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular risks. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe but may include components with debated safety. Titanium Dioxide (E171) (restricted): No longer authorised as a food additive in the EU after EFSA could not rule out genotoxicity; still permitted in India and the US. Red 40 Lake (Allura Red AC) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; labelling required in the EU. Yellow 6 Lake (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; labelling required in the EU. Yellow 5 Lake (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; labelling required in the EU.