Smarties come in combinations of colors within their wrapped rolls; these include white and pastel shades of yellow, pink, orange, purple, and green.

[12][13] After World War II, the Dee family bought pellet machines and repurposed them to make candy.

[20] In January 2011, a middle school in Provo Utah reported that its students had started to crush the Smarties into a fine powder and inhale them, mimicking a form of drug consumption, following a YouTube trend.

Health effects of this trend could be scarring of the nasal cavity, irritation, and a possible risk of allergic reaction.

[21] The Smarties Candy Company operates two factories, one in Union, New Jersey, and one in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.

[23] The ingredients in Smarties candies are dextrose, citric acid, calcium stearate, natural and artificial flavors, and colors.