Does Original Skittles contain artificial dyes?

Yes, Original Skittles contains 5 artificial dyes: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1.

Is Original Skittles safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Original Skittles contains artificial dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1) which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. Consider dye-free alternatives.

Original Skittles

Name: Original Skittles
Brand: Skittles

by Skittles

Barcode: 0040000004608

CONTAINS 5 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 40Blue 2Blue 1

Detected Dyes

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102)

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110)

Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129)

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine, E132)

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF, E133)

Ingredients

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, CITRIC ACID, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS (INCLUDES RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Original Skittles contain Red 40?

Yes, Original Skittles contains Red 40 (Allura Red AC, E129).

Does Original Skittles contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Original Skittles contains Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E102).

Want to learn more? Read about Red 40 side effects, the FDA food dye ban, or how to read food labels for dyes.

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