Skittles reformulates candy recipe amid health concerns debate
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Facing mounting public health critiques, Skittles has dropped titanium dioxide—a controversial additive linked to DNA damage—from its formula. The confectionery giant insists that the move aligns with U.S. safety compliance, marking a rare, recipe-altering response to consumer and activist pressure.
Titanium dioxide, linked to DNA damage, is no longer being used in Skittles in the U.S., the company announced. Mars Wrigley says it complies with global food safety standards.
A candy company has removed an ingredient from its popular and colorful rainbow candies.
Skittles’ parent company Mars has announced that the popular candy will no longer be made with titanium dioxide, a color additive previously banned in the European Union over health risks.
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