Skittles (confectionery)

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See also

• List of confectionery
• History of confectionery
• Skittles (confectionery) in popular culture

External links

• [ Official website]

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Skittles is a brand of fruit-flavored candy, currently produced and marketed by Mars, Incorporated. Skittles consist of hard sugar shells imprinted with the letter "S". The interior consists mainly of sugar, corn syrup, and hydrogenated palm kernel oil along with fruit juice, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors.

History

Skittles were first made commercially in 1974 by a British company. They were first introduced in North America in 1979 as an import confectionery. In 1982, domestic production of Skittles began in the United States.

Varieties

Over the years, Skittles has released various special and limited edition flavors. Some of the most popular varieties include:

• Original Fruit Skittles
• Wild Berry Skittles
• Tropical Skittles
• Sour Skittles
• Skittles Darkside

Marketing

Skittles' marketing has become known for its creative and often surreal advertising campaigns. The slogan "Taste the Rainbow" was first used in 1994 and is still used today.

See also

• List of confectionery brands
• Mars, Incorporated

External links

• Official website

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