The Story of Jell-O: How America’s Favorite Dessert Was Born
Feb 3, 2026
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On this episode of Our American Stories, invented in 1897, Jell-O became one of America’s most recognizable foods through clever marketing, simple convenience, and perfect timing. Simon Whistler of Today I Found Outand The Brain Food Show tells how a wobbly gelatin dessert worked its way into American kitchens, culture, and history.
