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Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Flavor Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 3.4 oz Box
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Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Flavor Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 3.4 oz Box

Jell-O
3.5 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
15g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Flavor Pudding & Pie Filling Mix is a small, familiar box (3.4–3.5 oz) that houses a sealed pouch of shelf-stable powder marketed as an easy chocolate dessert base. In supermarkets you'll typically find it on the baking and dessert aisle alongside cake mixes, boxed pie fillings, and gelatin packets, or clustered with other instant and cook-and-serve puddings. The product leans into family-friendly, nostalgic positioning — a legacy brand that evokes childhood treats and quick weeknight desserts — and its packaging and copy (“Snack happy,” “fun to make with your kids”) target parents and caregivers looking for convenient, budget-friendly sweets. The label lists straightforward indulgent cues but no organic certification; it does state “natural and artificial flavor” while the brand styling emphasizes fun rather than health. In plain terms this is a highly processed convenience mix made to be stirred into milk and cooked briefly on the stove, then served warm or chilled. Sensory-wise, expect a glossy, deep-brown chocolate pudding that thickens to a silky, spoonable texture when cooked and firms slightly when chilled — also used as pie filling or in poke cakes. The package ritual is hands-on and social: measuring milk, stirring on the stovetop, and letting kids help pour into bowls or pans. Nutrition calls out a modest 90 calories and about 15 g sugar per serving (with 110 mg sodium), reflecting its sweet, processed profile. Overall it fits into American grocery culture as an affordable, convenient dessert building block with strong nostalgic and family-focused branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars15g30%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH,, DEXTROSE,, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, SALT,, POLYSORBATE, 60,, CALCIUM, CARRAGEENAN,, FUMARIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, polysorbate 60, carrageenan, artificial flavors) and is a reformulated, shelf-stable convenience product, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Flavor Pudding & Pie Filling Mix, 3.4 oz Box

Ah, the age-old question! While it’s not exactly a superfood, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet. With 90 calories and a decent amount of sugar per serving, it’s more of a treat than a health food, but hey, we all need a little chocolate indulgence now and then!

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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