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Jell-O Strawberry Gelatin Snacks
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Jell-O Strawberry Gelatin Snacks

Jell-O
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Strawberry Gelatin Snack Cups are the bright, single-serve dessert you commonly spot in the grocery snack aisle alongside pudding cups, fruit snacks and lunchbox staples. Packaged as a four-cup sleeve (13.5 oz total), these ready-to-eat cups are positioned for quick grab-and-go shopping trips — often stacked near other convenience desserts, kids' snacks and seasonal party supplies. The product leans into nostalgic family branding: colorful plastic cups, a playful logo and a promise of “strawberry” flavor that reads as kid-friendly and familiar to parents who grew up with the brand. Labels emphasize simple selling points — “made with fruit juices,” “no high‑fructose corn syrup,” and “no artificial preservatives or sweeteners” — creating a light health halo despite the prominent sugar content and artificial color/flavor. In plain processing terms it is a highly processed, ready-to-eat packaged dessert that uses concentrated juices, added sugars and food additives for texture, color, and stability. Sensory-wise, the cups deliver a jiggly, wobbling gel with a smooth, spoonable mouthfeel and a bright, sweet strawberry aroma and taste that reads slightly artificial; the texture is cool, yielding and fun to scoop. Rituals around the product include packing them in lunchboxes, spooning them at kids’ parties, or using them as simple after-dinner treats. Brand positioning targets families and children, trading on convenience, affordability and nostalgia rather than premium or organic claims. The overall story: an inexpensive, colorful, convenience dessert that fits American habits around easy snacks, school lunches, and quick sweet treats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars16g32%
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,, STRAWBERRY, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, APPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE),, GELATIN,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 0.5%, OF, ADIPIC, ACID, AND, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, RED, 40,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR..

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?

Ready-to-eat packaged dessert with added sugars, artificial color/flavor, acidity regulators and concentrated juices indicates industrial formulations and multiple additives typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Strawberry Gelatin Snacks

Well, that depends on your perspective! These gelatin snacks are certainly a fun treat, but they're not exactly a health food. With 17 grams of sugar per serving, they're more of a sweet indulgence than a nutritional powerhouse. Think of them as a nostalgic dessert rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
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Vibe:

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