Skittles is a brand of fruit-flavored candy, currently produced and marketed by the Wrigley Company, a division of Mars, Inc. The candy has a hard outer shell with a chewy center, and is available in a variety of flavors.
Skittles were first produced in the United Kingdom in 1974.
The brand was introduced to the United States in 1979.
Over the years, Skittles has released numerous limited edition flavors, including Sour Skittles, Tropical Skittles, and Wild Berry Skittles.
Starburst is a brand of fruit-flavored candy, also produced by the Wrigley Company. Like Skittles, it has a chewy center, but lacks the hard outer shell.
M&M's is a brand of chocolate candy, produced by Mars, Inc. Although it is not fruit-flavored like Skittles, it competes in the wider candy market.
Sour Patch Kids is a brand of sour chewy candy, produced by Mondelu0113z International. Although it is not directly similar to Skittles, it competes in the same candy market.
The original Skittles flavor lineup includes strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, and grape, with each color corresponding to a different flavor.
Skittles Sour features the same flavors as original Skittles, but with an added sour coating.
Skittles Darkside features darker-colored candies with darker flavors, such as black cherry and midnight lime.
The original Skittles flavor lineup includes strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, and grape, with each color corresponding to a different flavor.
Yes, Skittles are gluten-free.
Skittles' ingredients include sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, citric acid, tapioca dextrin, modified corn starch, natural and artificial flavors, colors (red 40 lake, titanium dioxide, blue 2 lake, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 1 lake, yellow 6, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1), sodium citrate, and carnauba wax.
No, Skittles do not contain gelatin, making them suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Skittles Sour features the same flavors as original Skittles, but with an added sour coating.