British Skittles Varieties Hard to Find in US Stores
Skittles is one of those sweets that most Americans think they know well. And then they try a British Skittles variant they've never seen before and everything changes. The UK Skittles range is significantly broader than what's available in the USA, with formats and flavour innovations that are hard to find on American shelves. Here is the full guide to British Skittles varieties that aren't widely available in the USA, and where to order them.
🌟 Skittles Giants - The Oversized Original
Skittles Giants are exactly what they sound like: Skittles, but significantly larger than the standard version. The bigger size means more of the chewy interior and a longer flavour experience per sweet. They're one of the most consistently popular UK Skittles variants among American customers who discover them, and they're hard to find in mainstream US supermarkets.
- 🌟 Skittles Giants Fruit 116g (Box of 14) the classic oversized Skittles in the original fruit flavours
- 🌟 Skittles Giants Fruit 45g (Box of 36) the smaller bag format for sampling or snacking
- 🌟 Skittles Giants Gooey Fruits 109g (Box of 14) Giants with a soft, gooey centre for extra texture
- 🌟 Skittles Giants Crazy Sour 116g (Box of 14) the sour version of Giants, intensely sharp and addictive
🍫 Skittles Chewies - No Shell, All Chew
Skittles Chewies are a genuinely different eating experience from standard Skittles. They remove the hard sugar shell entirely, leaving a pure soft chewy sweet in the same fruit flavours. For people who love the Skittles flavour but prefer a softer texture, Chewies are the answer. They're not widely stocked in the US and are one of the most distinctive UK Skittles innovations.
- 🍫 Skittles Chewies Fruit 125g (Box of 12) the shell-free Skittles in the classic fruit flavours, vegan-friendly
☁️ Skittles Squishy Cloudz - The Softest Skittles Yet
Skittles Squishy Cloudz take the soft texture concept even further. Lighter, airier and with a cloud-like consistency, they are a completely different format from anything else in the Skittles range. Available in both fruit and sour varieties, they've built a devoted following in the UK and are hard to find in mainstream American supermarkets.
- ☁️ Skittles Squishy Cloudz Fruit 70g (Box of 14) light, airy and fruity in the classic Skittles flavours
- ☁️ Skittles Squishy Cloudz Sour 70g (Box of 14) the sour cloud version for fans of sharp flavour
🍋 Skittles Crazy Sours - Sharper Than the US Sour Skittles
The US has Sour Skittles, but the British Skittles Crazy Sours have a different and notably more intense sour profile. The coating is sharper and the sourness lasts longer than most American sour candy equivalents. For sour sweet fans who feel like US sour candy has become too mild, Crazy Sours are a revelation.
- 🍋 Skittles Crazy Sours 109g (Box of 14) the UK sour Skittles with a more intense sour punch
🍰 Skittles Desserts - A Flavour Range That's Hard to Find in the USA
Skittles Desserts are a UK-origin flavour range inspired by classic dessert flavours rather than fruit. Not widely available in the American market, they offer a completely different taste experience from the standard Skittles range and are consistently popular with customers looking for something genuinely new.
- 🍰 Skittles Desserts 125g (Box of 12) the UK dessert-flavoured Skittles, vegan-friendly
Standard Skittles Fruit - The Classic
The original fruit Skittles are also available in the standard format, which in the UK are made to a slightly different recipe to the American version. The UK Skittles use different colourings and flavourings in line with UK food standards, which some people feel gives them a cleaner, brighter flavour.
- 🌟 Skittles Fruit 45g (Box of 36) the classic UK recipe original fruit Skittles
Why Are There More Skittles Varieties in the UK Than the USA?
The UK confectionery market is highly competitive and receptive to sweet innovation. British consumers have a long tradition of expecting variety and novelty in their sweets, which encourages brands like Skittles to launch formats in the UK that are harder to find in the American market. The result is a significantly broader range available in Britain, much of which is most easily accessible to US consumers through importers like BritishGram.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Skittles Giants available in the USA?
Skittles Giants are not widely stocked in mainstream American supermarkets. They are a UK market product most easily ordered online from BritishGram.com with direct delivery to any US address.
What are Skittles Chewies?
Skittles Chewies are a UK variant of Skittles with no hard outer shell, leaving a soft chewy sweet in the same fruit flavours as regular Skittles. They are not widely available in the USA and are most easily ordered from UK importers like BritishGram.
What are Skittles Squishy Cloudz?
Skittles Squishy Cloudz are a UK Skittles variant with a light, airy, cloud-like texture. Available in fruit and sour varieties, they are completely different in texture from standard Skittles and are hard to find in mainstream American stores.
Are British Skittles different from American Skittles?
Yes. UK Skittles use different colourings and flavourings to comply with UK food standards, which prohibit some artificial colours used in US products. The UK range is also significantly broader, including Giants, Chewies, Squishy Cloudz and Desserts variants that are not widely available in the USA.
Order British Skittles to the USA Today
Browse the full range of British Skittles varieties at BritishGram.com and discover the UK formats that are hard to find stateside. Order in full boxes for the best value, delivered straight from Britain to your door anywhere in the United States.