Jell-O

Jell-O is a registered trademark of Kraft Foods for varieties of gelatin desserts, including fruit gels, puddings and no-bake cream pies. The product line was first introduced by Pearle Bixby Wait in 1897.

History

Pearle Bixby Wait, a carpenter, cough syrup manufacturer, and patent medicine entrepreneur from LeRoy, New York, trademarked the Jell-O name in 1897 after adding fruit syrups to granulated gelatin invented by Peter Cooper. Wait's wife, May, named the gelatin dessert Jell-O.

Production

Jell-O is produced by combining sugar, gelatin, and flavorings, including fruit juice concentrates and artificial flavors. The mixture is then heated and cooled to form a gel.

Varieties

Jell-O comes in a variety of flavors, including strawberry, raspberry, cherry, orange, lemon, lime, and grape. There are also several varieties of Jell-O designed for specific uses, such as Jell-O for salads, which contains less sugar and has a slightly different texture.

Cultural Impact

Jell-O has had a significant impact on American culture. It has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and books, and has been the subject of numerous jokes and cultural references.

See Also

• Gelatin dessert
• Kraft Foods
• Peter Cooper

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