The Skittles Showdown: UK vs US

TLDRDiscover the differences between Skittles in the UK and the US, from sizes and flavors to exclusive variations. Find out which flavors are unique to each country and how they compare. Also, learn about the controversial all-white Skittles and the debate surrounding the taste of Skittles.

Key insights

🌈Skittles in the UK and the US have different sizes and flavors.

🍇🍇UK Skittles include black currant flavor, while US Skittles have grape flavor.

🌴🥝🍍UK Skittles tropical flavor includes pineapple and passion fruit, while US Skittles have strawberry starfruit and kiwi lime.

🍒Some UK Skittles flavors are controversial, including cherry in the wild berry mix.

🌈👀The limited edition all-white Skittles created for Pride Month caused some controversy.

Q&A

What is the biggest difference between UK and US Skittles?

The biggest difference lies in the flavors. UK Skittles include black currant, while US Skittles have grape.

Are Skittles sizes the same in the UK and the US?

No, Skittles sizes vary between the UK and the US. The UK offers a wider range of sizes compared to the US.

What is the controversy surrounding all-white Skittles?

When Skittles released all-white Skittles for Pride Month, some people wrongly associated it with white pride, causing controversy.

Are Skittles flavors the same in the UK and the US?

No, Skittles flavors differ between the UK and the US. Some flavors are unique to each country.

Why do UK Skittles have black currant flavor?

Black currant flavor is popular in the UK, but it never gained popularity in the US due to a ban and wood-destroying disease concerns.

Timestamped Summary

00:00This video explores the differences between Skittles in the UK and the US.

02:23UK Skittles have black currant flavor, while US Skittles have grape flavor.

03:33UK Skittles tropical flavor includes pineapple and passion fruit, while US Skittles have strawberry starfruit and kiwi lime.

04:28The limited edition all-white Skittles released for Pride Month caused controversy.

06:18Skittles flavors are not the same in the UK and the US, with some flavors being unique to each country.