Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Black Cherry

Jell-O Gelatin Dessert in Black Cherry is a small, familiar packet found in the baking and dessert aisle, shelved alongside cake mixes, pudding cups, and other instant dessert powders. The bright red branding and promise of a fun, jiggly treat make it pop near family-oriented staples like box cake mixes and whipped topping. Shoppers reach for it on trips for kids' birthday supplies, potluck contributions, summer picnics, or last-minute holiday side dishes. The Jell-O brand trades on decades of Americana—nostalgic, budget-friendly, and marketed toward busy parents and nostalgic adults who remember molded salads and colorful desserts. Packaging and messaging lean playful rather than health-forward: bold color, a “Snack happy” tone, and no organic or natural-certification claims; the ingredient list plainly includes sugar, gelatin, acids, artificial colors and flavors. The product’s label may imply convenience and fun more than nutrition—90 calories and 19 g sugar per 1/2-cup serving are listed, but brightly colored imagery and kid-appeal are the focal points. In processing terms, this is a ready-mix powdered dessert that has been formulated and refined with additives and colorants for consistent results. Sensory cues are immediate: a translucent, glossy, wobbly texture when set, an unmistakable artificial black cherry aroma and flavor, and an intense red hue from Red 40 and Blue 1. Each foil-sealed 3 oz pouch is prepared by dissolving in boiling water, adding cold water, and chilling—an easy ritual that keeps it a go-to for quick molded desserts, poke cakes, parfait layers, or spoonable snacks at family gatherings.