Internet Asks: "Are Skittles Gummies Gluten-Free?"

Skittles have long been a favorite fruity candy — and with the release of Skittles Gummies, fans now get a chewy twist on the original. But if you’re gluten-sensitive or have celiac disease, you might be wondering: Are Skittles Gummies gluten-free? 

Let’s break it down.

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✅ Yes, Skittles Gummies Are Considered Gluten-Free

Skittles Gummies are gluten-free by ingredient — they do not contain wheat, barley, rye, or other gluten-containing grains. Mars Wrigley, the maker of Skittles, doesn’t label them “certified gluten-free,” but the ingredients used in Skittles Gummies do not contain gluten.

⚠️ However, they are not officially certified gluten-free, which may be a concern for people with severe gluten intolerance or celiac disease due to possible cross-contamination during manufacturing.

 

📋 Ingredients in Skittles Gummies

Typical ingredients include:

🍬 Sugar

🍬 Corn syrup

🍬 Modified corn starch

🍬 Gelatin

🍬 Citric acid

🍬 Natural and artificial flavors

🍬 Coloring agents (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, etc.)

Notably, none of these ingredients are derived from wheat, barley, or rye—the primary gluten-containing grains.

 

⚠️ Cross-Contamination Risk

Although Skittles Gummies don’t contain gluten ingredients, they are not made in a certified gluten-free facility, meaning there’s a small risk of cross-contamination during manufacturing.

If you have celiac disease or a severe gluten allergy, it’s best to contact Mars Wrigley directly or choose products labeled “certified gluten-free.”

 

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❓ Are They Safe for Celiac Disease?

For most people avoiding gluten, Skittles Gummies should be fine. But if you have celiac disease, you might want to:

✅ Contact Mars Wrigley for updated allergen info

✅ Look for “certified gluten-free” candy to be 100% safe

✅ Avoid products manufactured on shared equipment with gluten-containing items

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📚 References

1. FDA. (2023). Gluten-Free Food Labeling. https://www.fda.gov

2. Homepage. (n.d.). SKITTLES®. https://www.skittles.com/

3. Gluten-Free Candy List | Celiac Disease Foundation. (n.d.). Celiac Disease Foundation. https://celiac.org/gluten-free-living/gluten-free-foods/gluten-free-candy-list/