Does Skittles Littles contain artificial dyes?

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

Is Skittles Littles safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

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

Skittles Littles

Name: Skittles Littles
Brand: Skittles

by Skittles

Barcode: 0022000292940

CONTAINS 6 ARTIFICIAL DYES

This product contains artificial food coloring.

Yellow 5Yellow 6Red 40Blue 2Blue 1Titanium Dioxide

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)

Titanium Dioxide (Titanium Dioxide, E171)

Ingredients

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, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1), SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX. GLUTEN-FREE, GELATIN-FREE Priginal

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Skittles Littles contain Red 40?

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

Does Skittles Littles contain Yellow 5?

Yes, Skittles Littles 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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