As a food science expert with a background in chemistry, I can provide you with a detailed list of the ingredients typically found in Skittles candies. It's important to note that the exact formulation can vary by country and over time, but here are the general categories of chemicals and ingredients that are commonly used:


1. Sugar: The primary sweetening agent.

2. Corn Syrup: A common sweetener used in the candy industry.

3. Modified Food Starch: Often used as a thickening agent.

4. Citric Acid: Used to provide a tangy taste and as a preservative.

5. E100 Tartrazine, E102 Tartrazin: Artificial colors used to give Skittles their vibrant hues.

6. E110 Sunset Yellow FCF: Another artificial colorant.
7.
E129 Allura Red AC: A red dye used in some Skittles.
8.
Natural and Artificial Flavors: To give each Skittle its distinct taste.
9.
Gum Arabic: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.
10.
Carnauba Wax: A natural wax used for coating the candy to give it a shiny appearance.

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Sugar, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Apple Juice from Concentrate, Less than 2% Citric Acid, Dextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Coloring (Includes Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 1), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).read more >>