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Kool-Aid 12 Pk Gelatin, 42 Oz
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Kool-Aid 12 Pk Gelatin, 42 Oz

Kool-Aid
42 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kool-Aid 12 Pk Gelatin is a brightly packaged, kid-focused variety sleeve of ready-to-eat gelatin cups—strawberry, lemon-lime and grape—sold in 42-ounce multipacks. In a grocery store you would most often find it on the dessert or baking aisle with other gelatin and pudding mixes, or on a shelf near single-serve snack cups, fruit snacks and other convenience dessert cups. It often shares space with family-friendly brands and seasonal party supplies rather than the fresh deli or refrigerated dessert case. This product fits quick shopping trips for back-to-school lunches, party supplies for kids birthday parties, or grab-and-go snacks for road trips and packed lunches. Brand-wise, Kool-Aid evokes American childhood nostalgia, bright colors, and value-oriented family marketing; the packaging and flavors are pitched strongly at children and parents looking for sweet, familiar treats. The label includes health halos such as no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial preservatives, while still listing artificial flavors and synthetic colorants; there is no organic certification. Processing context in plain language: these are industrially made, shelf-stable gelatin dessert cups composed of sugar, gelatin and several food additives. Sensory details are simple and direct: smooth, wobbly gel with a glossy surface, intensely sweet flavor, and loud artificial strawberry, lemon-lime or grape notes; the cups are individually sealed plastic containers designed to be chilled and eaten with a short plastic spoon. The ritual is casual and convenient—opened in the lunchbox, at a picnic or after dinner as a sweet, colorful treat that leans heavily on memory and fun rather than nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
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

LEMON-LIME, GELATIN, WATER,, SUGAR,, GELATIN,, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1., STRAWBERRY, GELATIN, WATER,, SUGAR,, GELATIN,, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, RED, 40,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR., GRAPE, GELATIN, WATER,, SUGAR,, GELATIN,, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, RED, 40,, BLUE, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • 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?

Contains refined sugar, artificial flavors and colors, and additives like sodium citrate, and is an industrially formulated ready-to-eat dessert, fitting the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Kool-Aid 12 Pk Gelatin, 42 Oz

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! Kool-Aid Gelatin is high in sugar, with 17 grams per serving, which might not be ideal if you're watching your sugar intake. However, it can be a fun treat or a nostalgic snack, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
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