jelly mix

Package net weights range from 0.3 ounces up to 32 ounces (2 lb). Common sizes shown include 0.3 oz, 7 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz.

Typical instructions: dissolve the mix in boiling water and stir for about 2 minutes, add the specified amount of cold water, then refrigerate for about 4 hours (exact water amounts and times vary by package).

Calorie values vary by product: some zero-sugar powdered mixes list about 10 calories per serving, while a flavored family-size mix (orange) lists about 90 calories per serving.

Labels include fat-free, gluten-free, peanut-free/“does not contain major allergens,” kosher certification, and low- or zero-sugar claims on some gelatin mixes.

Jelly beans appear in assorted gift boxes and in bags ranging from about 7 ounces up to 32 ounces (2 lb); some boxes are described as over 1 pound.

Some powdered gelatin mixes are labeled “zero sugar” or “low calorie” and are described as artificially flavored; those zero-sugar products list about 10 calories per serving. A family-size mix lists a standard calorie value (about 90 calories per serving).