Strawberry Jello
by Fareway
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Strawberry Jello by Fareway receives a safety score of 75/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Strawberry Jello by Fareway carries a composite safety score of 75/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Strawberry Jello is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 75/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
sugar, gelatin, contains 2% or less of adipic acid (for tartness), sodium citrate (controls acidity), fumaric acid (for tartness), salt, maltodextrin, red 40, natural and artificial flavoring, modified cornstarch, benzyl alcohol, triethyl citrate, dimethylpolysiloxane (prevents foam), nutrition facts 4 servings per container serv, size 1/4 pkg (21g/makes 1/2 cup) amount per serving calories 80 % daily value* 0% packed for fareway stores, inc, boone, ia 50036 www,fareway,com total fat 0g saturated fat 0g trans fat 0g cholesterol omg sodium 80mg total carbohydrate 19g dietary fiber 0g total sugars 19g includes 19g of added sugars 38% protein 1g 0% product of canada 0% 3% preparation instructions: in medium bowl, add 1 cup (8 ounces) boiling water to the contents of this package, stir until completely dissolved, add 1 cup cold water, chill until set, 7% 0% to add fruits or vegetables: chill until slightly thickened, then add 1 to 2 cups cooked or raw fruits or vegetables, (do not use fresh or frozen pineapple, kiwi, gingerroot, papaya, figs or guava, gelatin will not set,) for molds, reduce water to % cup, speed set: (for gelatin that is soft-set and ready to serve in 30 minutes)in medium bowl, add 1 cup boiling water to contents of this package, stir to dissolve completely, add 2 tray (6 to 8) ice cubes, stir until slightly thick, remove any unmelted ice 0% vitamin d omcg calcium 0mg iron 0mg potassium omg 0% 0% 0% 0% *the % daily value 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 advise,
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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