Is Chunky Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Skippy
Chunky Peanut Butter is a food from Skippy. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted peanuts and peanut oil, which are good sources of flavor and texture. However, the presence of sugar and vegetable oils raises concerns about processing and quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted peanuts and peanut oil, which are good sources of flavor and texture. However, the presence of sugar and vegetable oils raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and potential health implications.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Roasted peanuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Peanut oil is a natural fat that enhances the spreadability and mouthfeel of the product.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and potential health implications.
- Vegetable oils (rapeseed, cottonseed, and soybean) are processed and may contain unhealthy fats, impacting overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts are the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor, protein, and healthy fats. Their presence supports the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: ROASTED PEANUTS
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this food?
Good
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil is a natural fat that enhances the spreadability and flavor of the peanut butter, contributing positively to its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUT OIL
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about health implications due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (rapeseed, cottonseed, and soybean) is used for texture but is processed and may contain unhealthy fats, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE OIL (RAPESEED, COTTONSEED AND SOYA BEAN)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is added for flavor enhancement, which is common in peanut butter products and does not raise significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: SALT
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4041262
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Allergens detected: peanut
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