Is Skittles Flavored Candy Canes healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (75 g). Natural & Artificial Flavor and Color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) 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 Flavored Candy Canes?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1)..

Does Skittles Flavored Candy Canes contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural & Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but their specific composition is not disclosed, making it difficult to assess potential risks. Color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) (worth noting): Artificial colors are permitted but linked to potential hyperactivity in children, requiring warnings in the EU.

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Skittles Flavored Candy Canes

Name: Skittles Flavored Candy Canes
Brand: Skittles
SKU: 030800806007

Skittles

Listed as: LEMON, GRAPE, GREEN APPLE, STRAWBERRY, ORANGE FLAVORED CANDY CANES, LEMON, GRAPE, GREEN APPLE, STRAWBERRY, ORANGE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Natural & Artificial FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but their specific composition is not disclosed, making it difficult to assess potential risks.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated
Color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Artificial colors are permitted but linked to potential hyperactivity in children, requiring warnings in the EU.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid artificial colors due to potential behavioral effects in children.
For some groups · Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Spangler Candy Company
Serving size: 12 g (1 cane)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SUGAR
2CORN SYRUP
3CITRIC ACID
4MALIC ACID
5NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
6COLOR (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (12 g)
Energy	375 kcal	45 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	100 g	12 g
of which sugars	75 g	9 g
of which added sugars	75 g	9 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	83 mg	10 mg

Questions about Skittles Flavored Candy Canes

Is Skittles Flavored Candy Canes healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (75 g). Natural & Artificial Flavor and Color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) 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 Flavored Candy Canes?: In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1)..
Does Skittles Flavored Candy Canes contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural & Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but their specific composition is not disclosed, making it difficult to assess potential risks. Color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) (worth noting): Artificial colors are permitted but linked to potential hyperactivity in children, requiring warnings in the EU.

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