ClearEatySkittles Original
candies
1out of 10
BadClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Held back by
- 1Yellow 6
- 1Red 40
- 1Yellow 5
Why this score
- Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
- Capped: contains Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
- Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
- Capped: contains Red 40 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Yellow 5 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Blue 2 Lake (Indigo Carmine)FDA-certified synthetic dye
- Capped: contains Yellow 6 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Titanium dioxideEU banned 2022 (EFSA)
- Capped: contains Brilliant Blue FCF LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Blue 1FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
- High in sugar; medium saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 75 g (−1.5); medium saturated fat 3.6 g (−0.2) (total −1.7).
Ingredients (19)
- 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
- 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
- 2Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilArtificial trans fat; highly processed; linked to cardiovascular disease
- 7Citric AcidNatural preservative and acid regulator; safe in normal amounts.
- 6Tapioca dextrinProcessed starch derivative; digestible but minimal nutritional value
- 6Modified corn starchHighly processed thickener; low nutritional value.
- 5Natural and artificial flavorsMixed flavor sources; vague labeling, likely includes synthetics.
- 2Red 40 LakeSynthetic colorant; linked to hyperactivity concerns in some studies
- 3Yellow 5 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
- 3Blue 2 Lake (Indigo Carmine)Synthetic dye; some studies link it to hyperactivity concerns.
- 2Yellow 6 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
- 2Titanium dioxideWhite pigment additive; used as food coloring; potential safety concerns.
- 2Brilliant Blue FCF LakeSynthetic colorant; potential hyperactivity concerns in sensitive individuals.
- 1Yellow 6Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
- 1Red 40Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
- 1Yellow 5Synthetic azo dye; associated with hyperactivity concerns in some studies.
- 1Blue 1Synthetic triphenylmethane dye; artificial color additive.
- 7Sodium CitrateFood additive; mineral salt; pH buffer; safe in normal amounts.
- 7Carnauba waxPlant-derived wax; food gloss/coating; generally safe.
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How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles: the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed. Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion. Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.
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