New package of M&M's with white things on them?

Question

I love m&m's and I bought a brand new package and I noticed that some of them have this white substance on it. The candy shell isnt white, it has llike little white particles on it-that are greasy when touched. Is this sugar or something? Maybe forming b.c. its hot out? Anyone know what this is or have you seen this before??

Answer 1

It actually could be part of the candy shell.  M&Ms have the chocolate, etc. at the center and then it's a white coating followed by the colored shell.  So try eating just a half of one and you'll see what I mean!  It could be that they had a slight manufacturing problem that let some of the white powder loose.  It's certainly not going to harm you.  Normally, heat causes the regular chocolate to get a graying white cast which is also harmless.

Answer 2

I love M&M's too! And yes alot of the time during summer there are those little white particals on them. I would have to say because of the weather. But it is harmless.

Answer 3

They have a new "Premium" line with gourmet flavors. Yes, more expensive, less product but aren't they pretty!

Answer 4

Is it the white chocolate M&M's that you got?  It's a new variety they have out.