Tag: Yellow skittles

According to Skittles' own ingredient list, the vibrant hue of yellow Skittles is created by artificial colorings, primarily Yellow 5. This article explores these ingredients and puts them into the broader context of a healthy nutrition diet.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), FD&C Yellow 5 is one of the most widely used food dyes in the United States. This is the synthetic coloring agent, formally known as Tartrazine, that is used to give yellow Skittles their bright, distinctive hue. While artificial colors like Yellow 5 are heavily regulated, they have faced increasing scrutiny from consumers and food advocates in recent years.