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Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Raspberry
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Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Raspberry

Jell-O
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
19g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Raspberry is a small, familiar box you will typically find in the baking and dessert aisle alongside pudding mixes, cake mixes, and boxed pie fillings. The bright red box and playful logo sit near other instant treats and holiday gelatin and salad mixes, often stocked near seasonal displays for cookouts and potlucks. This product is marketed as a quick, family-friendly dessert for everyday snacks, kids' lunches, and gatherings; it leans on nostalgia and convenience, evoking childhood memories of jiggly molded desserts and school-lunch favorites. The brand positioning is classic and mainstream — inexpensive, brightly packaged, and aimed at households with children and busy cooks who value simple rituals. The label calls out artificially flavored raspberry and colorful imagery rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural certifications and the ingredient list includes added colors and flavors, which modern shoppers may read as highly processed. In plain terms, the mix is an industrial, reconstitutable dessert powder that requires boiling water then chilling to set. Sensory-wise, the finished dessert is translucent and vividly red, with a smooth, springy, jiggly texture that trembles when spooned; flavor is sweet and distinctly artificial raspberry, with a clean, sugary finish. Packaging comes as a sealed 3-ounce pouch inside a small box, and preparation is a quick two-step ritual of dissolving in hot water, adding cold water, and refrigerating for several hours. It is often used straight from the mold, layered in parfaits, or folded into salads for family dinners and potluck holidays.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars19g
Protein2g
* 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,, GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SODIUM, CITRATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, RED, 40,, FUMARIC, ACID,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

This powdered gelatin dessert contains industrial additives such as artificial colors, flavors, and acids plus added sugar and processing aids, and is formulated as an industrial product rather than a single whole food, placing it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Raspberry

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Raspberry Jell-O is certainly a fun treat, but it’s high in sugar and low in nutrients. If you're looking for an occasional dessert that satisfies a sweet tooth, it fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a superfood!

Perfect For

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weekend-snack

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