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Strawberry Jel Dessert, 0.7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Strawberry Jel Dessert, 0.7 OZ

SIMPLY DESSERTS
Available at Whole Foods
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this single-serve Strawberry Jel packet in the dessert or sugar-free aisle, often grabbed by shoppers looking for a quick, low-calorie treat for kids' lunches or an easy after-dinner snack. Its bright, nostalgic gelatin vibe hides an industrial formulation — gelling agents, non-caloric sweeteners, and colorants that promise a smooth, jiggly texture and long shelf life rather than whole-food ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Protein0g
* 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

ERYTHRITOL, CARRAGEENAN, CITRIC, ACID, POTASSIUM, CITRATE, COLOR, (BEET,, BETA, CAROTENE), STEVIA, EXTRACT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, (STRAWBERRY)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BEET - Artificial coloring
  • BETA CAROTENE - 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 industrial ingredients and additives (erythritol, stevia, carrageenan, colorants, acids) and is a ready-to-prepare packaged formulation, consistent with ultra-processed foods categorized as NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Strawberry Jel Dessert, 0.7 OZ

The Strawberry Jel Dessert is low in calories, with just 5 per serving, and has zero added sugars, which is a win for those watching their sugar intake. However, 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s a fun treat rather than a nutrient powerhouse. If you're looking for a sweet snack that's light and low-cal, this could fit the bill, but it's not a substitute for whole fruits or veggies.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientpractical
$3.09
per package