Dessert Mix/Sweetener | Low Calorie Low Carb

Sugar Free Cherry Gelatin

Prunus avium or Prunus cerasus (flavor source); Bovine/Porcine (gelatin source) Allergen-Free
Sugar Free Cherry Gelatin

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (artificial product)
  • Primary Cuisine American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Gelatin, Artificial Sweeteners, Flavoring

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A dessert mix made with gelatin, artificial sweeteners, and cherry flavoring, designed to be sugar-free and low-calorie.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet (artificial), Artificial Cherry
TextureWobbly, Gelatinous, Smooth
AromaArtificial Cherry
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 120g (1/2 cup)
Calories7.5 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate0.5 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Chef’s Secret

For a firmer, faster-setting gelatin, use slightly less cold water during preparation. To add a creamy layer, chill the bottom layer partially, then pour a mixture of half gelatin and half evaporated milk on top.

Substitutions

Best Match

Sugar Free Berry Gelatin

1:1

Best for similar texture and sugar-free sweet fruit flavor, just different berry.

Agar-Agar (with cherry flavor/extract)

1:1 (powder)

Vegan alternative for similar gelling properties; requires specific cherry flavoring.

Sugar Free Pudding Mix

1:1

Provides a sugar-free, sweet dessert but with a creamy, not wobbly, texture.

Fruit-flavored water (sweetened with stevia/erythritol)

N/A

For a sugar-free, cherry-flavored beverage, but without the gelatin texture.

Buying Guide

Check for preferred artificial sweetener (e.g., aspartame, sucralose, stevia). Ensure "sugar-free" claim is accurate.

Flavor Pairings

Whipped Cream (sugar-free) Fresh Berries Light Yogurts.