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Hunts Snack Pack Gels 4 Pack, Sugar Free Cherry
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Hunts Snack Pack Gels 4 Pack, Sugar Free Cherry

Snack Pack
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
65mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snack Pack Hunts Snack Pack Gels Sugar Free Cherry is a shelf-stable snack cup you’d typically find in the refrigerated snack or dry pudding/fruit cup aisle near other single-serve desserts and kids’ lunchbox items. The bright plastic cups and foil lids sit alongside gelatin cups, refrigerated pudding, and fruit snacks, marketed for grab-and-go convenience. It’s positioned as a zero-sugar, kid-friendly treat for parents seeking an indulgent yet low-calorie option: bold cherry flavor, vivid red color, and a jiggly gel texture that recalls childhood gelatin snacks. Brand messaging leans into convenience and health halos — “zero sugar,” “gluten free,” “made with real fruit juice,” and “no high fructose corn syrup” — and the pack art and portioned cups cue family and lunchbox use. The product targets busy families, dieters pursuing low-sugar or ketogenic options, and shoppers drawn to nostalgic, easy desserts. Label characteristics include claims of “zero sugar,” “keto friendly,” and “made with real fruit juice,” but no organic or minimally processed certifications; the ingredient list shows multiple stabilizers, sweeteners, and artificial colors. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, industrially formulated gel made with water, sweeteners, hydrocolloids and flavorings to create a stable, shelf-stable product. Sensory details: a cool, firm-yet-yielding gel with a syrupy cherry taste and a slightly synthetic fruit aroma; the ritual is simple — peel, spoon, enjoy or drop into a lunchbox or snack bag. Consumers use it as a quick treat, dessert topper, or convenient portion-controlled snack for kids and adults alike.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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

Water,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Apple, Juice, from, Concentrate*, (Water,, Apple, Juice),, Maltitol,, Carrageenan,, Citric, Acid,, Adipic, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate,, Potassium, Citrate,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum,, Red, 40,, Blue, 1., *Adds, an, insignificant, amount, of, sugar..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • 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 multiple industrial ingredients (polyol sweetener, intense sweeteners, hydrocolloids, artificial colors and flavors) and is formulated as a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hunts Snack Pack Gels 4 Pack, Sugar Free Cherry

The Snack Pack Gels are quite low in calories—just 5 per serving! They’re sugar-free, which is great if you’re watching your sugar intake, but remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different diets. For someone looking to cut added sugars, these could be a sweet treat, but they are not a substitute for whole foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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