Skittles, bite size candies
Skittles · 3.5 oz/99 g
Qualyy score
Low quality: avoid it, or keep it for rare occasions.
High reliability
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A high-risk additive caps the score at 49; without nutrition facts, it is capped at 60. How Qualyy rates
Upsides and downsides
Downsides
Too much sugar75 g
6 additives to avoid10
Quite high in calories400 kcal
Ultra-processedNOVA 4
Contains palm oil
Upsides
Low in salt0.1 g
Moderate saturated fat3.8 g
10 additives
E102 · TartrazineHigh risk
Colorant jaune synthétique pouvant causer hyperactivité et allergies sévères
E110 · Jaune orangé SHigh risk
Colorant azoïque, interdit dans plusieurs pays
E129 · Rouge Allura ACHigh risk
Hyperactivité, allergies
E171 · Dioxyde de titaneHigh risk
Nanoparticules, interdit UE 2022
E132 · IndigotineModerate risk
Colorant bleu, risque allergique modéré
E133 · Bleu brillant FCFModerate risk
Synthétique, controversé
E903 · Cire de carnaubaLow risk
Naturelle
E330 · Acide citriqueNo risk
Citron naturel
E331 · Citrate de sodiumNo risk
Régulateur pH
E1400 · DextrinesNo risk
Amidon modifié
Risk level based on published scientific opinions (EFSA, IARC…). It does not replace advice from a health professional.
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, titanium dioxide, red 40, yellow 5 lake, yellow 5, yellow 6 lake, yellow 6, blue 2 lake, blue 1, blue 1 lake), sodium citrate, carnauba wax.
Nutrition facts
per 100 g
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.75 g |
| of which saturates | 3.75 g |
| Carbohydrates | 92.5 g |
| of which sugars | 75 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.06 g |
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