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Jell-O Pudding, Crme Brulee Rice
Dairy
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Jell-O Pudding, Crme Brulee Rice

Jell-O
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Pudding Creme Brulee Rice is a ready-to-eat, reduced-calorie dessert sold in multi-pack sleeves of single-serve plastic cups. You'd most often find it in the refrigerated dairy or deli dessert case, shelved near yogurt cups, prepackaged puddings and other grab-and-go snack cups. It reads like a convenience dessert for busy shoppers: a familiar national brand leaning on nostalgia (the Jell-O name) while advertising a modern “Zero Sugar / reduced-calorie” benefit. Packaging is kid- and family-friendly — small, colorful cups with peel-off foil lids in a shrink-wrapped sleeve — so it’s commonly bought for lunchboxes, after-school snacks or as a light dessert after dinner. The label carries a health-halo touchpoint (“Zero Sugar,” “70 calories per serving”) but lacks organic or “natural only” certification; it also contains prominent ingredient statements including artificial and natural flavors and artificial sweeteners. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated product containing sugar alcohols, high-intensity sweeteners and texturizing/emulsifying additives. Sensory-wise, expect a creamy, spoonable pudding base with soft, cooked rice pieces, mild caramel/vanilla-creme brulee flavor, and a smooth, slightly syrupy mouthfeel from stabilizers; color is warmed by caramel color and yellow dyes. Rituals around it are simple — chill, peel, spoon, and eat — framing it as an on-the-go treat. Brand positioning targets families and calorie-conscious consumers looking for convenience and a familiar comfort-dessert experience without the sugar hit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
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

WATER,, RICE,, MALTITOL,, CREAM,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF, SALT,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE, (FOR, SMOOTH, TEXTURE),, CARRAGEENAN,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, SUCRALOSE,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM,, YELLOW, 5,, YELLOW, 6..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sodium stearoyl lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (maltitol, sucralose, acesulfame K), emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial flavors and colorings and is an industrially formulated ready-to-eat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Jell-O Pudding, Crme Brulee Rice

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! The Crème Brûlée Rice has 70 calories per serving and is low in sugar, which is great if you're watching your intake. However, it does contain artificial flavors and sweeteners, so it's more of an occasional treat than a health food — think of it as a fun dessert rather than a daily staple!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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