Skittles Cauldron Bite Size Candies

Questions about Skittles Cauldron Bite Size Candies

Is Skittles Cauldron 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 (74.1 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, Blue 2 Lake (Indigo Carmine), Yellow 5 Lake (Tartrazine) and 3 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 Cauldron Bite Size Candies?

In label order (largest amount first): MADE OF: 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, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1,), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

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

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Hydrogenation can produce trans fats, which are linked to cardiovascular risks. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency in composition. 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. Blue 2 Lake (Indigo Carmine) (worth noting): Synthetic color with dose-dependent safety concerns in some studies. Yellow 5 Lake (Tartrazine) (worth noting): May cause hypersensitivity reactions in sensitive individuals. Red 40 Lake (Allura Red AC) (worth noting): Synthetic color with dose-dependent safety concerns in some studies.