Tropical Skittles

Tropical Skittles

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Target diet: Halal

Tropical Skittles · Halal

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"carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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On the label

SUGARGLUCOSE SYRUPPALM OILACIDITY REGULATORSCITRIC ACIDMALIC ACIDTRITODIUM CITRATETHICKENERS

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
400 kcal
Fat
4.2 g
Saturated fat
2.4 g
Carbohydrates
89.5 g
Sugars
73.7 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, NON HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE FAT (PALM OIL), ACIDITY REGULATORS (CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, TRITODIUM CITRATE), THICKENERS (DEXTRIN, MALTODEXT:UN), NATURAL, NATURE IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS (WATERMELON, ORANGE, PINEAPPLE, TROPICAL AND PASSION FRUIT), MODIFIED STARCH, COLOURS (ANTHOCYANINS (E163), BEETROOT RED (E162), CALCIUM CARBONATE (E170(1), INDIGO CARMINE (E132), BETA-CAROTENE (E160a(i)), CURCUMIN (E100), BRILLIANT BLUE FCF (E133)), GLAZING AGENT (CARNAUBA WAX), CONCENTRATES (SWEET POTATO, RADISH). FOOD ADDITIVES ARE OF FOOD GRADE, NOT SUITABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALLERGIES AND/OR INTOLERANCE TO FOOD ADDITIVES

Why can't we give a definite answer for Tropical Skittles?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Tropical Skittles fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Skittles Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Tropical Skittles contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, NON HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE FAT (PALM OIL), ACIDITY REGULATORS (CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, TRITODIUM CITRATE), THICKENERS (DEXTRIN,...

What are the nutritional facts of Tropical Skittles?

Tropical Skittles contains 400 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 89.5g of carbohydrates, and 4.2g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tropical Skittles?

Tropical Skittles lists 73.7 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Tropical Skittles ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Tropical Skittles is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Tropical Skittles on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Tropical Skittles fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.