20
Nutrition Score
Poor

Skittles Fruits 38g

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
72
Hazard Score
Use with caution
20
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Malic Acid
E296  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Beetroot Red (Betanin)
E162  ·  No known concerns
Natural red pigment from red beet. Safe for most people; may cause red urine (harmless).
Curcumin
E100  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow food coloring derived from turmeric root. Safe and beneficial.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Indigotine (Indigo Carmine)
E132  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Synthetic blue-indigo dye. May cause nausea and other reactions in sensitive individuals.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
Beta-Apo-8-Carotenal (E160e)
E160e  ·  No known concerns
Carotenoid colourant, same family as beta-carotene.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
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