Natural or synthetic citric acid is an ingredient that adds tartness, improves flavour, and preserves ingredients in hard candies. It is naturally found in citrus fruits and is halal.

Palm kernel oil gives Skittles its gummy, chewy, and stretchy feel. It is an edible plant oil obtained from the kernel of oil palm. Palm kernel oil is halal. ColoursCorn syrup is made from cornstarch, and it prevents the formation of sugar crystals in Skittles. It also adds volume, softens, and helps give the candy a smooth texture. Corn syrup is halal. Modified corn starch Modified corn starch is the gelling component that gives Skittles its gumminess. It is an emulsifier derived from corn (maize) and thus is halal.

Until 2010, the original recipe of Skittles was not halal as it had gelatin in it. However, Wrigley removed gelatin from Skittles candy in 2010 due to the rising concern of animal cruelty. Skittles IngredientsSkittles use petroleum-based colourants: Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Titanium dioxide, Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1. Natural and Artificial Flavours While companies like Chewwies are dedicated to producing vegan, sugar-free, and 100% halal-certified gummies, the same can not be said of all other popular children's favourites. However, for people guided by a religious or cultural lifestyle, the first thing they would do is scrutinise the label to ensure it adheres to their dietary requirements.