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Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Sugar Free Raspberry
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Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Sugar Free Raspberry

Jell-O
0.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
1g
Protein
50mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Sugar Free Raspberry is a brightly packaged, single-serving dessert mix commonly shelved in the baking and dessert mixes aisle alongside cake mixes, instant puddings, and pie fillings. You’ll spot its small 0.3 oz foil sachet sold in a multi-pack box with bold red graphics that evoke childhood treats. It’s designed for quick home preparation — dissolve in boiling water, add cold water, then chill until firm — and yields four 1/2-cup, jiggly, translucent raspberry-colored servings. Occasions for this product range from last-minute family desserts and school lunch additions to party molds, holiday layered salads, and nostalgic snacks at kid-focused gatherings. Brand positioning leans on fun and accessibility: Jell-O markets a playful, family-friendly image with a long American heritage, targeting parents, nostalgic adults, and caregivers who want an easy, low-calorie treat for kids. The label highlights “Zero Sugar” and “10 calories per serving,” which can create a health-halo effect despite the “artificially flavored” disclosure; there are no natural or organic certifications, and the packaging includes a phenylalanine warning for those with PKU. In plain processing context, this is a highly processed powdered mix that relies on industrial ingredients and additives to deliver flavor, color, sweetness, and shelf stability. Sensory notes: once set it’s silky, wobbly, and slightly firm to the spoon with a sweet, synthetic raspberry aroma and bright red color. Typical rituals include unmolding into festive shapes, making poke cakes or parfait layers, or spooning into cups for quick, shareable desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, MALTODEXTRIN,, FUMARIC, ACID,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, ASPARTAME*, (SWEETENER),, RED, 40,, SALT,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENER),, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR.*PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINE..

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 product contains multiple industrial additives (artificial sweeteners, synthetic color, artificial flavorings, acidulants, maltodextrin, phosphates) and is a reformulated, ready-to-prepare mix characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Sugar Free Raspberry

Calling something 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This gelatin is low in calories at just 10 per serving, so if you're looking for a light dessert option, it fits the bill. However, it's not packed with nutrients, so consider it more of an occasional treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

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