America mix bite size candies

Skittles America Mix Bite Size Candies are a vibrant and fun treat, featuring a colorful assortment of fruity flavors. However, they contain artificial food dyes like Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Blue 2, which some consumers prefer to avoid for health or dietary reasons, making them a visually appealing yet chemically colored snack.

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

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Artificial Dyes Found

Red 40

The most widely used artificial red dye in the United States.

Origin: Derived from petroleum byproducts.

Health concerns: May cause hyperactivity in some children and allergic reactions.

Yellow 6

An orange-yellow dye often found in beverages and candy.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: May cause hyperactivity and potential allergic reactions.

Blue 1

A bright blue synthetic dye used in candies and drinks.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: Generally considered safe, but may cause allergic reactions in rare cases.

Blue 2

A synthetic blue dye found in candy and pet food.

Origin: Derived from petroleum.

Health concerns: Possible link to brain tumors in animal studies.

Titanium Dioxide

A whitening agent often used in candy coatings.

Origin: Mineral source (titanium ores).

Health concerns: Potential cancer concerns; banned in some countries.