Skittles is turning up the heat with its new chewy candy.
On Monday, Aug. 18, the brand announced its new Skittles Gummies Fuego, a gummy candy coated in chili flavoring. The candy is available now on the Skittles’ TikTok Shop and will be available at nationwide retailers in early 2026, according to a news release.
Skittles branching into the gummy market isn’t new. The brand first launched Skittles Gummies in 2021. Skittles offers its gummy candies in Original Skittles flavors, Wild Berry and Sour.
Here’s what to know about Skittles Gummies Fuego, including the flavor profile and how to buy.
What flavor are Skittles Gummies Fuego?
Each pack of Skittles Gummies Fuego features five flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry and lemon. Each gummy is coated in a “tangy chili layer,” according to a news release.
When will Skittles Gummies Fuego be available in stores?
Skittles Gummies Fuego are available on TikTok Shop. The new gummies are only available in a Skittles Gummies four-pack, which includes Original, Sour, Wild Berry and Fuego Skittles Gummies for $10.99.
The gummies will be available at limited retailers this fall and nationwide in early 2026, according to a news release.
What is fuego?
In Spanish, fuego means fire. The flavor, often a hot chili pepper with lime, is often associated with the hot chip brand Takis.
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