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Jell-O Sugar Free Gelatin, Cherry - 4 Pack
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Jell-O Sugar Free Gelatin, Cherry - 4 Pack

Jell-O
12.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
1g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jell-O Sugar Free Gelatin, Cherry — a four-pack of ready-to-eat snack cups — sits squarely in the familiar dessert-and-snack aisle of American supermarkets, usually shelved near instant puddings, fruit cups and other single-serve desserts. Packaged in a printed sleeve holding four plastic cups with foil lids, it’s positioned as an on-the-go, low-calorie treat for lunchboxes, after-school snacks or quick dessert moments. The brand leans on decades of cultural familiarity — a legacy name tied to childhood parties, school lunches and budget-friendly entertaining — while the “Zero Sugar” label and low calorie count target dieting adults and people managing sugar intake. Marketing emphasizes convenience, portion control and retro comfort rather than natural ingredients: claims you’ll notice include “Zero Sugar,” “fat-free,” and kosher certification, but there are no organic or “all-natural” badges. Sensory details are straightforward — a wobbly, glossy cherry-red gel, lightly spongy and smooth on the tongue, delivering a pronounced artificial cherry flavor and a bright, artificial-red color; each cup is eaten with a small spoon after peeling the foil lid. Processing context (plain language): this product is made with multiple industrial ingredients and finishes as a ready-to-eat convenience food, not a home-prepared gelatin. Rituals around it include packing a cup into a child’s lunch, a quick post-meal sweet for calorie counters, or a nostalgic treat at family gatherings. Overall, it is a highly convenient, clearly processed snack that trades real fruit and sugar for sweeteners, additives and portability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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,, GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, ASPARTAME*, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, RED, 40,, SALT,, BLUE, 1., *PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINE.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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?

Contains multiple industrial formulations and additives (artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, acidity regulators) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured product, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Jell-O Sugar Free Gelatin, Cherry - 4 Pack

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With only 10 calories per serving and no added sugars, it can be a fun, guilt-free treat if you're watching your calorie intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and colors, which some folks prefer to avoid, so it's all about balance and what works for you.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
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