Skittles Orchards Lime, Red Apple, Orange, Cherry, Peach Candies

Questions about Skittles Orchards Lime, Red Apple, Orange, Cherry, Peach Candies

Is Skittles Orchards Lime, Red Apple, Orange, Cherry, Peach Candies healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 44/100 (grade D). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (72.5 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, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake and 7 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 Orchards Lime, Red Apple, Orange, Cherry, Peach 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, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

Does Skittles Orchards Lime, Red Apple, Orange, Cherry, Peach 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 may raise concerns for some consumers due to synthetic origins. 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): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; labelling required in the EU. Yellow 6 Lake (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; labelling required in the EU. Yellow 5 Lake (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; labelling required in the EU.