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Jell-O Orange Gelatin 4 Pack
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Jell-O Orange Gelatin 4 Pack

Jell-O
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Orange Gelatin 4 Pack is a brightly packaged, single-serve sleeve of four ready-to-eat plastic cups of jiggly orange gelatin. In a supermarket you’ll typically find it in the snacks & desserts aisle near pudding cups, fruit cups, and other convenience dessert items — sometimes displayed with lunchbox-friendly foods or seasonal back-to-school promotions. This product fits quick-snack shopping trips, lunchbox prep, movie-night snack spreads, or low-effort dessert needs for casual meals and kids’ parties. Jell-O is positioned as a nostalgic, family-oriented brand: affordable, playful, and aimed at parents and children who want a familiar, colorful treat. Marketing leans on convenience and fun rather than nutrition. The front label leans into kid-friendly cues and a light health halo — calling out that it’s “made with fruit juices” and “without high-fructose corn syrup” — but there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes artificial colors and flavors. In plain processing terms, these are highly processed, shelf-ready gelatin snacks made from sugar, gelatin, fruit juice concentrates, acidity regulators, flavorings, and synthetic colorants. Sensory experience is unmistakable: a sweet, artificially bright orange flavor with a smooth, wobbly, gelatinous texture that jiggles on the spoon. Packaging is four small clear plastic cups with peel-back foil lids, encouraging a grab-and-go ritual — peel, spoon, and smile. The product’s convenience and bright presentation keep it a staple for quick treats, nostalgia-driven purchases, and child-focused snacking moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
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

WATER,, SUGAR,, FRUIT, JUICE, BLEND, FROM, CONCENTRATE, (WATER,, ORANGE, JUICE, FROM, CONCENTRATE,, APPLE, JUICE, FROM, CONCENTRATE),, GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID, AND, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 0.5%, OF, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, YELLOW, 6,, RED, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • 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?

Ready-to-eat, multi-ingredient product with refined sugar, artificial colors and flavors, acidity regulators and other additives; formulation and packaging match NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Jell-O Orange Gelatin 4 Pack

When it comes to health, Jell-O Orange Gelatin can be a fun treat rather than a health food. With 70 calories and 17 grams of sugar per serving, it's definitely on the sweeter side. Think of it as an occasional indulgence rather than a staple in your diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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