Skittles Darkside Bite Size Candies

Questions about Skittles Darkside Bite Size Candies

Is Skittles Darkside 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 (72.5 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Colors (Red 40 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake). 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 Darkside 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 (RED 40 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40, BLUE 1, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

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

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Hydrogenation can produce trans fats, which are associated with cardiovascular risks. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe but may include components with debated safety. Colors (Red 40 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake) (restricted): Titanium Dioxide is banned in the EU due to unresolved genotoxicity concerns; synthetic colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are permitted but debated for hyperactivity in children.