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Jet puffed Jumbo Marshmallow
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Jet puffed Jumbo Marshmallow

Jet-Puffed
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
16g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jet-Puffed Jumbo Marshmallow (24 oz) is a familiar entry in the baking and candy aisle — typically shelved with cake mixes, hot cocoa, gelatin mixes and seasonal candy near the baking center of U.S. supermarkets or on endcaps during camping/holiday seasons. It reads as a family-oriented, nostalgic product: oversized, soft white marshmallows marketed for s'mores, hot chocolate toppers, and kid-friendly baking projects. The brand leans into childhood rituals and craftable treats, appealing to parents buying for holidays, backyard fire pits, school bake sales or weekend dessert-making. Packaging is a clear printed plastic bag with bright, playful branding and Pinterest-inspired serving ideas; label callouts emphasize "fat free" and play up flavor, but there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes industrial additives. Sensory cues: each piece is pillowy, springy, and very sweet, dissolving or melting into gooey strings when roasted or heated; they add soft chew and loft to desserts and drinks. Typical rituals include roasting on skewers over a campfire for s'mores, popping into steaming mugs of cocoa, and cutting or pressing into rice cereal treats. From a processing standpoint, these marshmallows are produced using refined sugars, modified starches, gelatin and emulsifiers — a shelf-stable, highly processed confection formulated for consistent texture and long storage. Nutrition notes printed on-pack (about 90 calories and 16 g sugars per piece) make them easy to portion for treats, reinforcing their role as an occasional indulgence in mainstream American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 26
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars16g
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

CORN, SYRUP,, SUGAR,, DEXTROSE,, WATER,, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH,, GELATIN,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, TETRASODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE, (WHIPPING, AID),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, BLUE, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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 refined syrups, modified starch, artificial flavors and colorants and other industrial additives; formulation and long-shelf stability indicate it is an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Jet puffed Jumbo Marshmallow

Well, the healthiness of Jet-Puffed Jumbo Marshmallows really depends on your perspective. They’re high in sugar — about 16 grams per serving — which means they're more of a treat than a health food. If you're indulging in a s'more or a hot chocolate, a little sugar can go a long way in making those moments special!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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