SKITTLES Gummy Crystals are my new favorite candy

The new candy combines SKITTLES Gummies with crunchy, tangy crystals, and it is SO GOOD!

There have been a ton of SKITTLES over the years, from gummies to freeze-dried candy, but its newest release is my favorite yet. SKITTLES Gummy Crystals take soft, fruity gummies and cover them with crunchy edible crystals, giving each piece two completely different textures in one bite.

True story…it’s now one of my all time favorite candies. I love it that much. 

What are SKITTLES Gummy Crystals?

They start with a soft gummy candy and add a coating of crunchy, tangy candy crystals.

They’re launching in two varieties. Original includes Strawberry, Lemon, Grape, Orange, and Green Apple, while Tropical Splash includes Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade, Mango Melon, Pineapple, and Watermelon.

Starting November 2, SKITTLES Gummy Crystals will be available early through TikTok Shop while supplies last. The candy is then expected to arrive at select retailers later in 2026 before expanding nationwide in 2027.

I’m not sure I can wait that long! 

The texture is what makes these so good

The center has that soft, chewy gummy texture, while the outside gives you an actual crunch. The crystals aren’t so hard that they take over the candy, but there are enough of them to make every bite different from regular SKITTLES Gummies.

More importantly, I could still taste the SKITTLES flavors underneath everything. That balance was what I loved the most. You get the fruit flavor, the gummy chew, and then the crunchy coating. Hayley and I had a hard time not eating the whole bag at once. 

Original

The Original variety was SKITTLES perfection. The familiar Strawberry, Lemon, Grape, Orange, and Green Apple flavors are all there, but the crunchy crystals give them an entirely different texture.

If you already like classic SKITTLES flavors, this is probably the easiest place to start because it’s got that nostalgia. 

Tropical Splash

I liked Tropical Splash just as much, but for a different reason. Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade, Mango Melon, Pineapple, and Watermelon make this bag feel even more unique.

A few of the flavors also had more of a sour or tangy edge to me, which worked really well with the crunchy crystal coating. The crystals themselves are described as tangy, so that little extra tartness fits the candy perfectly.

Pink Lemonade and Pineapple especially stood out because the tanginess balanced the sweetness of the gummy and made those flavors so addicting. 

Are SKITTLES Gummy Crystals worth trying?

Yes, omg this candy is fantastic. SKITTLES Gummy Crystals managed to take something very familiar and make it feel completely new without losing what I like about SKITTLES in the first place.

The Original bag gives you those classic flavors with a really satisfying texture upgrade, while Tropical Splash takes things in a fruitier, slightly tangier direction.

I went into these expecting them to be good, but wow they blew me away. My only request now is that SKITTLES keeps them around. These are definitely one to try.