When Candy Takes a Turn
Start with a candy everyone knows. Now toss in wild local flavors or a dash of risky experiments, and that ordinary delight could turn into something mind-bending. Over the years, Skittles has stretched the definition of "fruit flavor" in ways nobody expected. Some creations flopped, while others found cult followings. Regardless of where they fall, let's dive into the 20 weirdest flavors from around the world.
Skittles Squishy Cloudz - Crazy Sour by Adam & Kerry
1. Mustard Skittles: USA, 2023
Skittles crossed into condiment territory in 2023 with a yellow surprise nobody asked for: mustard-flavored candy. This bizarre flavor was dropped for National Mustard Day through a social media giveaway. Imagine tangy vinegar and turmeric clashing with sugar. This was it.
We tried Mustard Skittles so you don't have to by cats and beans
2. Zombie Skittles: USA, 2019
They looked harmless and smelled sweet, but one of them harbored a seriously nasty surprise. In 2019, Skittles added a rancid twist to Halloween: hidden "rotten zombie" pieces. Designed as a prank candy, it became a seasonal hit for daring snackers and viral taste-test videos.
Zombie Skittles Challenge! with Jim, Seth, & Aaron| thanks Drew by Critical Eats Japan
3. Sweet Heat Skittles: USA, 2018
Fruit met fire in this bold 2018 release, and flavors like Blazin' Mango and Fiery Watermelon introduced a lingering burn rarely seen in candy. Inspired by spicy-sweet trends in snacks, these Skittles stung, and it was the brand’s first line to pair spice with fruit.
Skittles Sweet Heat Limited Edition Spicy Review by Real Ale Craft Beer
4. Yogurt Skittles: China
Meet yogurt Skittles: you'd bite into a candy piece only to find a creamy tang coating the outside. These little guys not only defied norms, but the texture also mimicked Asian yogurt drinks like Yakult. It was pretty much a two-for-one.
SKITTLES YOGURT by Unboxing Candy
5. Clear Candy Skittles: India
Transparent and ghostly, these Skittles came without color. India saw limited drops of this unique version, where visual expectation disappeared. You couldn't guess flavors by shade—every chew was a gamble. Among all packs globally, it's the only one to completely remove the signature rainbow.
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6. POP’d Skittles: USA, 2024
Freeze-dried and crunchy, POP’d Skittles flipped texture on its head. Debuting in 2024, this snack entered the viral "space food" trend with original and sour options, and unlike others, this line was built for shelf-life, portability, and maximum crunch.
7. Confused Skittles: Germany
Germany’s Confused Skittles switched colors and flavors on purpose. Red didn’t mean strawberry, and green could be mango. It messed with your brain more than your tongue. Few candy lines dared to prank eaters like this one.
Skittles Confused? By JunkFoodTasterDotCom
8. Desserts Skittles: UK
With choco-orange, blueberry tart, and more, Desserts Skittles took UK snackers straight to the bakery aisle. Released briefly, this set ditched fruit for pastry-inspired tastes and remains Skittles’ only attempt at full-on dessert emulation. Sweet but richer than usual, it gave your candy a cake-like twist.
Skittles Desserts - Random Reviews by Mark Daws
9. Crazy Cores Skittles: Germany
One candy but two flavors—that was Germany’s Crazy Cores. It packed a dual taste punch: peach on the shell and mango inside, or cherry outside and lemonade inside. This layering trick meant each bite flipped halfway through, and no other Skittles line layered flavors so deliberately.
Candy Spot - Skittles Crazy Cores.avi by The Review Spot
10. Tropical Skittles: Europe/Australia, 2007
Tropical Skittles spiced up the standard rainbow with passionfruit, tropical punch, and pineapple. Popular in Europe and Australia after 2007, they delivered beachy vibes by the handful. This pack widened Skittles’ appeal to sun-chasers craving fruit that offered a vacation instead of an orchard.
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11. Citrus Skittles: Australia
Orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit jammed into one pack! Australia's Citrus Skittles turned tanginess up to eleven. Launched regionally, this citrus blast remains Skittles’ most single-flavor-family focused release to date. Zesty and sharp, they doubled down on sour notes without crossing into sour-candy territory.
Skittles Citrus - Random Reviews by Mark Daws
12. Chocolate Mix Skittles: Various Regions
Chocolate Mix delivered mocha and s'mores in candy shell form, minus any cocoa texture. Seen in the UK and other markets, this variant abandoned tartness for fudge-inspired flavors, and it holds the distinction of being Skittles' least fruity and most confectionery-driven pack ever.
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13. Blenders Skittles: USA, 2011
Released in 2011, Blenders tried something unusual: dual-flavored mashups. For example, flavors like Melon Berry Burst and Cherry Tropicolada each tasted like two fruits blended into one chew. The result was a smoothie-style bite with surprising complexity.
Skittles Blenders review by CandyAisle
14. Imposters Skittles: USA, 2019
With Imposters, Skittles tricked snackers again. The flavors looked familiar but tasted wrong: watermelon disguised as cherry and pineapple pretending to be orange. It flipped nostalgia into confusion, echoing the playful chaos Zombie Skittles fans loved earlier.
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15. Sweets & Sours Skittles: USA, 2017
Sweets & Sours didn't choose a side—it blended both. Each piece teased sweetness before delivering a tangy punch (think Sweet Strawberry next to Sour Pineapple). Balancing two extremes, it joined Skittles' oddball lineup targeting thrill-seekers bored by plain fruit.
16. Darkside Skittles: USA, 2013
Launched in 2013, this moody lineup introduced flavors like Midnight Lime and Forbidden Fruit. Nothing cheerful here—colors were darker and the names were completely ominous. Both taste and design leaned into mystery, and unlike any other pack, it marketed "weird" directly, making it Skittles’ most goth release ever.
17. Smoothie Mix Skittles: USA, 2020
Strawberry banana and peach guava were the signature Smoothie Mix flavors—not the standard rainbow. It was actually Skittles' only attempt at a juice-bar crossover. Released in 2020, this set softened the zing in favor of mellow blends, but luckily, the texture and taste stayed familiar.
Skittles Smoothies Review by Food Review UK
18. Orchards Skittles: USA, 2014
Skittles went full harvest with its Orchards pack back in 2014. It featured orchard-grown fruits rarely used in candy, especially from a brand with such distinct flavors. While subtle compared to others, its grounded concept stood out for avoiding the usual punchiness.
Skittles Orchards review by CandyAisle
19. Squishy Cloudz Skittles: UK
Puffy and gummy, these weren't your grandmother's Skittles. Sold in the UK, Squishy Cloudz had a soft, airy bite that mimicked marshmallow texture. It was the kind of variety where form changed entirely, but that delicious flavor stayed the same.
Skittles Squishy Cloudz - Crazy Sour by Adam & Kerry
20. Giants Skittles: UK
These UK-born Skittles tripled the chew with their extra thickness. Think same flavors, different experience. First sold in resealable pouches, they appealed to just about everyone. Weird in form alone, Skittles had never gone this big with bite before.
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