Is there crushed up cockroaches in skittles?

There are no crushed up cockroaches in Skittles. This is an urban legend that has been circulating for many years. There is no evidence to support this claim, and it has been repeatedly debunked by Skittles manufacturer, Mars Wrigley Confectionery.

Skittles are made with natural flavors and colors. The red color in Skittles comes from red beet juice, the orange color comes from carrot juice, the yellow color comes from lemon juice, the green color comes from lime juice, and the purple color comes from blackcurrant juice.

There are no insects or other animal products used in the making of Skittles.