Jell-O product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Jell-O Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kraft Foods

This page reviews Jell-O by Kraft Foods as a food. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition of Jell-O includes several synthetic sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame potassium, along with artificial colors such as Red 40 and Yellow 5. These ingredients raise significant quality and safety concerns due to their synthetic nature.

Main concern

Includes multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium) which raise safety concerns.

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 gelatin, a natural thickening agent that provides texture.
  • Water is the primary ingredient, contributing to hydration.

Concerns

  • Includes multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium) which raise safety concerns.
  • Artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are linked to potential health risks.
  • Hydrogenated vegetable oils may contain trans fats, raising quality concerns.
  • Presence of modified corn starch indicates processing, which may affect quality.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

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: 3213442

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

The composition of Jell-O includes several synthetic sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame potassium, along with artificial colors such as Red 40 and Yellow 5. These ingredients raise significant quality and safety concerns due to their synthetic nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Includes multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium) which raise safety concerns.; Artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are linked to potential health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Kraft Foods — Jell-O has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kraft Foods products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Kraft Foods — Jell-O has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Includes multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium) which raise safety concerns.; Artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are linked to potential health risks.; Hydrogenated vegetable oils may contain trans fats, raising quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, gelatin, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Kraft Foods — Jell-O 30 / 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.
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