
Jell-O Pudding, Chocolate Vanilla Swirls
What You Should Know
Jell-O Pudding Chocolate Vanilla Swirls is a familiar refrigerated or chilled-dessert item often found on the supermarket dairy aisle near milk-based desserts, ready-to-eat puddings, custards and instant pudding mixes. Shoppers will spot it alongside single-serve dairy snacks, snack puddings for kids, and other convenience desserts. It fits quick grocery runs for families, back-to-school lunchbox shopping, easy weeknight desserts, and party or picnic pick-ups — anytime someone wants a sweet, pre-prepared treat. The Jell-O brand carries decades of cultural recognition in American kitchens; marketing leans on nostalgia, family-friendly convenience and playful dessert moments, targeting parents buying for children and adults seeking a quick indulgence. The label emphasizes “Made with milk,” “No high fructose corn syrup,” and “No artificial preservatives, sweeteners,” creating a health-halo effect, while also advertising “artificial flavor” and noting “produced with genetic engineering” on the panel; it has no organic certification and uses bright kid-oriented colors and familiar Jell-O typography. In plain terms this product is highly processed: it combines milk and water with modified starches, emulsifiers, stabilizers, hydrogenated fats and colorants to create a stable, shelf-appealing dessert. Sensory notes: a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with contrasting chocolate and vanilla swirls, a glossy surface and soft spoonable texture; the cups are typically single-serve plastic containers with peel-off foil lids — a quick, tactile ritual of peeling, stirring and spooning directly. The experience is fast, portion-controlled and designed for convenience and consistent taste every time.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SKIM, MILK,, WATER,, SUGAR,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1.5%, OF, HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, (COCONUT, AND, PALM, KERNEL, OILS),, CORNSTARCH,, SALT,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE, (FOR, SMOOTH, TEXTURE),, SODIUM, ALGINATE,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, YELLOW, 5,, YELLOW, 6..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and palm kernel oils) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sodium stearoyl lactylate - Processed emulsifier
- •Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
- •Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsifiers, artificial colors/flavors) and is manufactured to be a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable dessert, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Jell-O Pudding, Chocolate Vanilla Swirls
Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! In moderation, this pudding can be a delightful treat, but it does have 18 grams of sugar per serving, which is quite a bit. If you’re looking for a snack that's high in protein or fiber, you might want to explore some other options.
