Is Skittles Original Cotton Candy healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (96.4 g). Natural and Artificial Flavors and Artificial Color FD&C Red #40 (Allura Red AC) 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 Original Cotton Candy?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR FDC RED #40..

Does Skittles Original Cotton Candy contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed here. Artificial Color FD&C Red #40 (Allura Red AC) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; regulated with limits and warnings in some regions.

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Skittles Original Cotton Candy

Name: Skittles Original Cotton Candy
Brand: Skittles
SKU: 655956009227

Skittles

Listed as: ORIGINAL COTTON CANDY, ORIGINAL

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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 and Artificial FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed here.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated
Artificial Color FD&C Red #40 (Allura Red AC)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Linked to hyperactivity in children; regulated with limits and warnings in some regions.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid artificial colors due to potential behavioral effects in children.
For some groups · Depends on amount

TrustPick Health Score

62/100 · C

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: Taste of Nature, Inc.
Serving size: 28 g (1 oz)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SUGAR
2NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
3ARTIFICIAL COLOR FDC RED #40.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	393 kcal	110 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	100 g	28 g
of which sugars	96.4 g	27 g
of which added sugars	100 g	28 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	36 mg	10.1 mg

Questions about Skittles Original Cotton Candy

Is Skittles Original Cotton Candy healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (96.4 g). Natural and Artificial Flavors and Artificial Color FD&C Red #40 (Allura Red AC) 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 Original Cotton Candy?: In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR FDC RED #40..
Does Skittles Original Cotton Candy contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed here. Artificial Color FD&C Red #40 (Allura Red AC) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; regulated with limits and warnings in some regions.

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