Skittles Desserts Bite Size Candies

Questions about Skittles Desserts Bite Size Candies

Is Skittles Desserts 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). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors and 9 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 Desserts 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, RED 40 LAKE, RED 40, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High intake of added sugars, including corn syrup, is associated with health risks like obesity and metabolic disorders. 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 lack of 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. Red 40 Lake (worth noting): Artificial color linked to hyperactivity in children; regulated with limits in some jurisdictions.