
Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, Sugar Free Raspberry
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
