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

Skittles

Listed as: SOUR LEMON, GREEN APPLE, GRAPE, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY BITE SIZE CANDIES, SOUR

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1SUGAR
  2. 2CORN SYRUP
  3. 3CITRIC ACID
  4. 4HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL
  5. 5LESS THAN 2% OF: TAPIOCA DEXTRIN
  6. 6MODIFIED CORN STARCH
  7. 7NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
  8. 8COLORS (RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE)
  9. 9SODIUM CITRATE
  10. 10CARNAUBA WAX.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (40 g)
Energy400 kcal160 kcal
Fat3.8 g1.5 g
of which saturated3.8 g1.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate92.5 g37 g
of which sugars70 g28 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Sodium25 mg10 mg

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

Is Skittles Sour Lemon, Green Apple, Grape, Orange, Strawberry 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 (70 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Titanium Dioxide. Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavors and Colors (Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Titanium Dioxide) 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 Sour Lemon, Green Apple, Grape, Orange, Strawberry Candies?
In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS (RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX..
Does Skittles Sour Lemon, Green Apple, Grape, Orange, Strawberry 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 exact composition of artificial flavors is not disclosed, leading to potential concerns. Colors (Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Titanium Dioxide) (worth noting): Certain synthetic colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and require warning labels in the EU. Titanium Dioxide (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.