Did you know that some people don’t like the experience of eating Skittles? While many of us crave the mouthfeel of that crunchy, crackley candy shell giving way to a chewy center, one Sporked contributor came clean and admitted in writing that he finds it off-putting. And if Sporked HQ is simply a microcosm of America (sure, why not), then it stands to reason that other people also prefer a less cronchy Skittles experience. That’s where new Skittles Fruit Snacks come in.
I know what you’re thinking: Don’t gummy Skittles already exist? Yes, Skittles Gummies have been on grocery store shelves since 2020, but what we’re talking about here are Skittles Fruit Snacks. What’s the diff? Well, Skittles Fruit Snacks contain juice (they’re 5% fruit juice, according to the packaging) and Skittles Gummies don’t. Simple as that. Now, I’m not here to tell you whether fruit snacks are actually better for you than gummies, but I am here to tell you whether Skittles Fruit Snacks taste good. Better yet, do they actually taste like Skittles? Let’s discuss.
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Pros: Not gonna bury the lead here: These things REALLY taste like Skittles. It’s impressive. As soon as you open one of the little packets, you can smell that faux strawberry Skittles aroma. Skittles Fruit Snacks come in the same five flavors as Skittles candy—Strawberry, Grape, Orange, Lemon, and Green Apple—and every flavor is spot. on. I’m a Skittles freak and can hardly pick a favorite, but the lemon strikes me as particularly true to its candy inspiration—so tangy and good. Since bringing the box home, I’ve eaten a shameful number of packets.
Cons: This gripe isn’t exclusive to Skittles Fruit Snacks, but individually sized packets of fruit snacks are so dang small, I almost always eat two in one sitting, which makes me feel guilty. I know, I know—this is a snack review, not a therapy session. The only other con I can come up with? They taste so much like Skittles, they’re way more like candy than they are like fruit snacks. By design, the flavors are pretty artificial. If you’re looking for healthy, natural fruit snacks for your kid’s lunchbox, Skittles Fruit Snacks might not be the way to go.
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