But shockingly experts have revealed that the multicoloured sweets actually all taste exactly the same. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? They all just taste like artificially flavored sugar. And while that would be an absolutely riveting fact, it's totally wrong. Purple or green, the latter of which is indistinguishable from the others without a shadow of a doubt. They have different colors and fragrances, but are Skittles really all the SAME flavor? For example, our brains associate the color yellow, a lemon smell and a slightly acidic taste with each other. There was a study done that suggests that all skittles are actually flavored the same but are just scented differently in order for us to "taste the rainbow." Unlike M&M's, which candies come in different colors but all taste the same, a spokesman for Skittles' manufacturer — currently called Mars-Wrigley — denies that all the candy comes in one flavor. This begs the question: What other gummy candies are we being betrayed by? The representative went on to say that each flavor in every pack of Skittles actually has its own recipe, so no two Skittles ever really taste alike. Your favorite flavor, and how you eat the beloved candy might ultimately say quite a bit about you. we KNOW yellow is supposed to mean lemon, so we THINK yellow tastes like lemon. We did a blind test to find out. Could this really be the case? Here's what you should know regarding the candy's flavors, as well as what your Skittle-eating habits say about you. And while that would be an absolutely riveting fact, it's totally wrong. I tried it and it seemed to work. because my friend thinks that they taste the same...which i dont get because whats the point of trying to make different colors for it to not taste different..i mean it has to taste different. Check out the video, below, for a little information on their findings, and make sure to take notes... it's fascinating stuff, really. . And with that, you may be wondering about the rumor that assumes each candy tastes the same. . 2 years ago. Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images. By now, you have most likely heard that earth-shattering rumor, which states that all Skittles taste the same, and your perception of their flavor is entirely based on the color of the Skittle. Skittles debate: Do all colors taste the same? “So, Skittles have different fragrances and different colours - but they all taste exactly the same.” Could this really be the case? We conducted a blind experiment to put the theory to the test. By now, you have most likely heard that earth-shattering rumor, which states that all Skittles taste the same, and your perception of their flavor is entirely based on the color of the Skittle. He is convinced they all taste the same. It turns out, Skittles come in five different colours, but they actually all taste the same. . The candy brand conducted a highly confidential survey, which delved into Skittle flavor preferences, behaviors and interests. Skittles is trending not only on grocery shelves but also on all social media channels and the fuss centers around a general belief that the taste and flavors of Skittles are not different, no matter the color. If I throw a handful in my mouth they all taste the same. Katz continues: "So, Skittles have different fragrances and different colors — but they all taste exactly the same." By Kevin Farrell January 19, 2018. 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