Skittles Holiday Mix Bite Size Candies

Questions about Skittles Holiday Mix Bite Size Candies

Is Skittles Holiday Mix Bite Size Candies 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: Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6). 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 Holiday Mix 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, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

Does Skittles Holiday Mix 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): The safety of some artificial flavors is debated, and specific compounds are not disclosed. Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6) (restricted): Titanium Dioxide is banned in the EU due to potential genotoxicity concerns; synthetic colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 may cause hyperactivity in sensitive children.