Does Sour Skittles contain artificial dyes?

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

Is Sour Skittles safe for kids with dye sensitivity?

Sour Skittles 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.

Sour Skittles

Name: Sour Skittles
Brand: Skittles

by Skittles

Barcode: 0022000017772

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, citric acid, hydrogenated palm kernel oil; less than 2% of: tapioca dextrin, modified corn starch, natural and artificial flavors, colors (titanium dioxide, yellow 5 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 1 lake, blue 2 lake, yellow 5, red 40, yellow 6, blue 1), sodium citrate, carnauba wax.