A few years back, Nerds changed the candy landscape by doing something that set them apart from everyone else. By pairing soft gummies with a firm bite of candy—neither too soft nor too hard—in Nerds Gummy Clusters, they created something not just tasty but truly unique within the market. Nothing else available resembled it, and it stood apart from the Nerds we’ve known since childhood.
Since Nerds Gummy Clusters hit the shelves, fans have been waiting to see who could rival their breakthrough. Now, at last, we have a challenger. Skittles has rolled out Gummy Crystals, featuring a pliant gummy center wrapped in a tangy, crunchy outside. Although their look is quite different from Nerds Gummy Clusters, the underlying concept is largely the same. Each vividly hued gummy is dusted with tiny crunchy sugar particles that deliver a bright, acidic kick. The Skittles Gummy Crystals showcase a transparent, crystalline sugar coating that lets the gummy’s color shine through.
Our Official Thoughts
We’re pleased to say these rank among the standout candies we’ve sampled in recent years. If you share our fondness for the classic Skittles taste, you’ll likely be delighted with these as well. With every Gummy Crystal, you encounter the familiar Skittles flavors across both options. Whether Tropical Splash in the original Skittles lineup is your preference, or the timeless Original flavors are more your style, you’ll experience that satisfying burst of flavor with the Gummy Crystals.
Furthermore, Skittles already lean on a chewy core wrapped in a candy shell on the outside. The Gummy Crystals build on those traits, transforming the chewy center into a complete gummy while the exterior shell becomes sizable, crystalline, tangy sugar crystals.
In their own right, these deliver an outstanding gummy texture that sits between firm and chewy. The gummy doesn’t cling to teeth, and the crunchy sugar bits aren’t rough enough to threaten a dental emergency. Moreover, the balance of tart flavors and sweetness is finely tuned, enticing you to reach for another piece—before you know it, the bag is gone.
