Jell-O

Guide Note

Jell-O is a popular form of powdered gelatin. Jell-O brand products also include no-bake pies, cheesecake, pudding and tapioca. It can be bought ready to eat in individual portion sized cups, or in a powder form, then made at home. The powdered form of fruit Jell-O is made by dissolving the powder in boiling water, then letting it chill in the refrigerator until it sets.

Fast Facts

1. Encompasses gelatin desserts and puddings
2. Jello Shots: Jell-O made with alcohol and water
3. Manufactured by Kraft Foods
4. Official state snack of Utah
5. 1897: Pearle B. Wait created fruit flavored gelatin and his wife named it Jell-O
6. First Jell-O flavors: Strawberry, raspberry, lemon and orange
7. Traditionally made in a tin mold
8. Jell-O salads became popular in 1930s
9. 1974: Bill Cosby became spokesperson
10. 1990: Jell-O Jigglers introduced
11. 300 million boxes of Jell-O sold in U.S. every year
12. Slogan: "America’s Most Famous Dessert"
13. Gelatin is made from animal bone
14. Jell-O Museum is in LeRoy, New York

1. Mandarin oranges
2. Mini marshmallows
3. Nuts
4. Dried fruits, like raisins
5. Shredded coconut
6. Crushed pineapple