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Joyva Chocolate Covered Ring Jells, Raspberry
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Joyva Chocolate Covered Ring Jells, Raspberry

Joyva
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
13g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Joyva Chocolate Covered Ring Jells, Raspberry is a small-format confection you’ll commonly spot in the candy aisle of mainstream supermarkets or tucked into specialty/ethnic sections alongside other retro sweets. Packaged in a 9 oz bag, it sits near chocolate-covered gummies, jelly candies and seasonal treat displays rather than fresh bakery items. Shoppers pull it for quick snack runs, movie-night candy bowls, road-trip snack packs, or as a nostalgic pick for packing into kids’ lunches or party favor bags. Joyva’s branding reads as heritage-minded and family-friendly—an established name with cultural associations to traditional American and Jewish grocery shelves—positioning the product toward adults who remember the candy from childhood and parents buying for kids. The label leans on simple ingredient callouts like “natural flavor” and vegetable juice for color, without organic certification or health claims; it trades on sweetness and classic candy visuals more than health halos. In plain terms the rings are an industrially made chocolate-coated gummy: the centers are formed with agar and glucose syrup, then enrobed in dark chocolate and rolled in sugar. Sensory notes: a firm, slightly snap-able dark chocolate shell gives way to a chewy, pleasantly springy raspberry jelly that is tangy-sweet rather than purely fruity, with a granular sugar finish. Packaging is a flexible plastic bag that’s typically opened and then either resealed or decanted into a bowl; the ritual is casual and communal—handfuls passed around during movies, sprinkled on dessert tables, or hidden in desk drawers for a mid-afternoon sweet fix. Processing level: clearly a factory-made, shelf-stable candy product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 9
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars13g26%
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

Glucose, Syrup;, Dark, Chocolate,, (Cane, Sugar,, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter);, Cane, Sugar;, Agar;, Citric, Acid;, Natural, Flavor;, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color)..

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 industrial ingredients and formulations—glucose syrup, added cane sugar, chocolate coating and 'natural flavor'—typical of ultra-processed foods made in factories rather than whole-food preparations.

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Common Questions about Joyva Chocolate Covered Ring Jells, Raspberry

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These ring jells are definitely a treat, with added sugars and a good dose of chocolate. If you're looking for a fun snack or dessert, they fit the bill, but if you’re on a health kick, you might want to enjoy them in moderation!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

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