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Kool-Aid Sugar Free 12 Pk Gelatin, 37.56 Oz
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Kool-Aid Sugar Free 12 Pk Gelatin, 37.56 Oz

Kool-Aid
37.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
1g
Protein
45mg
Sodium
92
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kool-Aid Sugar Free 12 Pk Gelatin is a bright, budget-friendly boxed multipack of flavored gelatin mix sold under a longtime American brand known for colorful, kid-focused powdered drinks. You'd typically find it on supermarket shelves in the baking and dessert aisle alongside other gelatin and pudding mixes, boxed cake mixes, and instant dessert packets — often near bright, family-oriented brands and seasonal party supplies. Shoppers pick it up for quick after-dinner treats, children’s birthday parties, school lunchbox additions, or low-calorie dessert options for people limiting sugar. The Kool-Aid name brings strong nostalgic associations with childhood, playful flavor names, and bold color — a clear family-and-kids marketing angle targeting parents buying for children and for casual entertaining. The front label emphasizes “Sugar Free,” creating a low-calorie health halo despite the long ingredient list; there are no organic or natural-only certifications and the packaging uses prominent artificial color cues and playful typography rather than clean/“natural” language. In plain terms, this product is heavily processed: it’s a powdered mix of gelatin, acidulants, artificial sweeteners, synthetic colors, flavorings, salts, and stabilizers that must be reconstituted with water. Sensory-wise, the prepared dessert yields a glossy, wobbling gel with a firm yet yielding bite, intense artificial fruit flavor, and vivid color — the ritual is simple: dissolve in hot water, chill until set, unmold or spoon into cups. The product’s convenience, long shelf life, and unmistakable Kool-Aid branding make it an accessible, nostalgic choice within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium45mg2%
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

LEMON-LIME, GELATIN, WATER,, GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, ASPARTAME*, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, SALT,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1., *PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINEORANGE, GELATIN, WATER,, GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID, AND, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, ASPARTAME*, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, SALT,, YELLOW, 6,, RED, 40., *PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINESTRAWBERRY, GELATIN, WATER,, GELATIN,, ADIPIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, SODIUM, CITRATE, (CONTROLS, ACIDITY),, CITRIC, ACID, (FOR, TARTNESS),, ASPARTAME*, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, SALT,, RED, 40,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR., *PHENYLKETONURICS:, CONTAINS, PHENYLALANINE.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients — artificial sweeteners, colors, flavorings, acidulants, and other additives — indicating an ultraprocessed product (NOVA Group 4). The powdered mix requires industrial formulation rather than simple or minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Kool-Aid Sugar Free 12 Pk Gelatin, 37.56 Oz

It really depends on how you define 'healthy'! This gelatin is low in calories and sugar-free, making it a fun treat without the sugar rush. However, it's packed with artificial sweeteners and dyes, which some people prefer to avoid. So if you're looking for a guilt-free snack or dessert, it can fit the bill, but balance it with whole foods for a well-rounded diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
holiday-baking

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