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Is Jell-O Instant Pudding Lemon Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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This page reviews Jell-O Instant Pudding Lemon by Jell-O as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Tartrazine.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and modified cornstarch, which are common in processed foods. Tartrazine, an artificial color, raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.

Main concern

High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains natural flavoring, which can enhance taste without synthetic additives.
  • Modified cornstarch serves as a thickening agent, providing desired texture in pudding.

Concerns

  • High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
  • Tartrazine is an artificial color that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3250466

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Frequently asked questions

Jell-O — Jell-O Instant Pudding Lemon has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Jell-O products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes sugar and modified cornstarch, which are common in processed foods. Tartrazine, an artificial color, raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Jell-O — Jell-O Instant Pudding Lemon 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Jell-O — Jell-O Instant Pudding Lemon has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: natural flavour. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural flavoring, which can enhance taste without synthetic additives.; Modified cornstarch serves as a thickening agent, providing desired texture in pudding.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.; Tartrazine is an artificial color that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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