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THIS SECTION IS FOR NEWS AND INTERESTING STORIES RELATED TO FOOD, NUTRITION AND FOOD PROCESSING. THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY RELATED TO KOSHER BUT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO THE KOSHER CONSUMER, MANUFACTURER OR MASHGIACH.

British Jews rejoice as Skittles sweets confirmed as kosher by KLBD

May 16, 2019 - from TheJC and United Synagogue Twitter Feed

"Skittles, one of the UK’s most popular sweets, has been approved as kosher by the London Beth Din."

The KLBD - the Kashrut division of the London Beth Din - now lists the "fruits", "tropical", "wild berry" and "crazy sours" flavours of the confectionary as kosher-parev."

"A spokesperson for KLBD confirmed that “all current stock is approved” meaning that the product is kosher wherever it is being sold around the UK."

Skittles, a popular sweet in Britain since the 1970s, were not kosher for many years due to the use of cochineal red — a colouring made from crushed beetles – in red skittles.

"Skittles were Kosher approved in the UK for a time in the late 2000s, they have not been approved for a number of years now – even as special kosher runs of the confectionary were made in the UK for sale in Israel."

"A Skittles packet may not have a KLBD label on it but - as with many kosher items in the UK - while KLBD has not certified it, it has been kosher approved. "

Ed. note: The above information is for product made in the UK. American consumers can call Mars at 1-800-WRIGLEY.

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