Skittles Original Grape, Green Apple, Lemon, Strawberry, Orange Candies

Questions about Skittles Original Grape, Green Apple, Lemon, Strawberry, Orange Candies

Is Skittles Original Grape, Green Apple, Lemon, Strawberry, Orange Candies healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 57/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (75 g). Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors and Colors (Red 40 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Red 40, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake) 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 Grape, Green Apple, Lemon, Strawberry, Orange 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 (RED 40 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1, BLUE 1 LAKE), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..

Does Skittles Original Grape, Green Apple, Lemon, Strawberry, Orange Candies contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (worth noting): Fully hydrogenated oils are generally recognised as safe, but concerns about trans fats and saturated fat content persist. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed. Colors (Red 40 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Red 40, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake) (worth noting): Certain synthetic colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and require warning labels in the EU.