M&m Candy

M&M's are a popular confectionary product consisting of small, button-shaped chocolates encased in a hard, colorful candy shell. They are manufactured by Mars, Inc. and are made from a blend of chocolate, sugar, milk, and various food additives including artificial colors.

M&M's are widely consumed as a standalone snack. As a composite ingredient, they are frequently incorporated into other food products such as cookies, brownies, ice cream, and trail mixes to add chocolate flavor, sweetness, and a distinctive colorful, crunchy texture.

M&M's are a confectionary product primarily composed of added sugars and fats, including saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and advise limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. M&M's typically contain several synthetic food dyes, such as Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Blue 2. The FDA announced in April 2025 a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, including these, due to ongoing safety reviews. The health implications of consuming M&M's are tied to the intake of these individual components.