Are Skittles Gluten Free?

Skittles are so yummy and a little addicting. But are Skittles gluten free? It’s important to know when you’re eating gluten free.

These rainbow-colored treats are a classic candy.

We’ll take a closer look at the ingredients and production process of Skittles to answer the question of whether or not they are gluten free. 

What are Skittles?

Skittles are a type of fruit-flavored candy with a chewy texture. Each Skittle is coated in a hard candy shell, which gives it, its characteristic crunch.

The candy is available in a variety of flavors, including the classic original, which includes:

• Strawberry (red)
• Lime (green)
• Blackcurrant (purple)
• Sour Mandarin (orange)
• Sour Pineapple (yellow)
• Sour Raspberry (pink)

Skittles Ingredients

Skittles are made with a variety of ingredients, including 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, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake, yellow 6 lake, titanium dioxide, blue 1 lake, yellow 6, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1), sodium citrate, carnauba wax.

How are Skittles made?

The production process for Skittles is interesting. First, the sugar, corn syrup, and hydrogenated palm oil are heated to create a sugar syrup.

This sugar syrup is then combined with the other ingredients and heated to create a dough. The dough is then cooled and cut into small pieces, which are then coated with the hard candy shell.

The Skittles are polished with cornstarch and then packaged.

Are Skittles Gluten Free?

Yes, Skittles are gluten free! None of the ingredients to make Skittles contain gluten.

Always check the packaging to see if the Skittles were manufactured in a building that uses gluten. 

Healthy Skittles Brands

If you’re looking for a healthy Skittles alternative, here is one brand to consider:

• YumEarth Organic Fruit Flavored Giggles Chewy Candy Bites

More Is It Gluten Free Guides

• Are Smarties Gluten Free?
• Is Milky Way Gluten Free?
• Are Snickers Gluten Free?
• Are M&M’s Gluten Free?
• Are Starburst Gluten Free?

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