
Skittles
Flavor:
Sour Candy
Ingredients:
Sugar, Corn syrup, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil; Less Than 2% Of: Tapioca Dextrin, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Modified Corn Starch, Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow #5 Lake, Blue #2 Lake, Yellow #6 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Blue #1 Lake), Sodium Citrate, Carnauba Wax
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Skittles Sour Candy does not meet the criteria for cleaner food options as defined by our website’s standards. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which immediately affects its standing on our scale. The presence of added sugars, notably sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its score. More concerning is the inclusion of corn syrup, a more harmful type of added sugar.
The Skittles Sour Candy also has a range of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors and sodium citrate. The colors used in this product—Yellow 6, Red 40, and others—are known harmful additives that we have identified as negative contributors to the overall healthfulness of food items. These artificial colors are known for their possible adverse effects and are often flagged by health-conscious consumers and organizations.
Palm kernel oil, listed in the ingredients, is another point of contention. This type of oil is not only environmentally controversial due to the impact of palm oil cultivation on deforestation and habitat destruction, but it is also considered a less healthy oil option compared to others available on the market. Moreover, the product is penalized heavily for containing high fructose corn syrup, which is associated with artificial flavoring in this scoring.
The cumulative effect of these ingredients is a product that is far from what we consider a healthier or cleaner food choice. The Skittles Sour Candy, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful components, is recommended to be avoided for those seeking cleaner food alternatives. The green leaf rating reflects the product’s alignment with our standards, and in this case, the Skittles Sour Candy does not align with the goal of providing cleaner, healthier food options.
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