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Is Creamy Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hormel Foods Corporation

Creamy Peanut Butter is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Hormel Foods Corporation. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts and hydrogenated vegetable oil, which raises concerns about processed oils. The presence of sugar also indicates a less favorable composition.

Main concern

Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and overall 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 source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
  • Contains no artificial preservatives or colors, indicating a more straightforward ingredient list.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and overall health implications.
  • The addition of sugar may detract from the natural taste of peanuts and contribute to less favorable health aspects.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

  • Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this food?

    Good

    Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts serve as the primary ingredient, providing flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits. Their natural state supports a positive quality assessment.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: ROASTED PEANUTS

    Read the full ingredient profile for Roasted Peanuts

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can mask the natural flavor of peanuts. Its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness in the product.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: SUGAR

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe in this food?

    Bad

    Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is used to prevent separation but is a processed ingredient that may contain trans fats, raising health concerns.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN AND RAPESEED OIL) TO PREVENT SEPARATION

    Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this peanut butter, contributing to its overall taste profile without significant health concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: SALT

    Read the full ingredient profile for 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: 2435216

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Allergens detected: peanut

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Frequently asked questions

Hormel Foods Corporation — Creamy Peanut Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hormel Foods Corporation products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Zerotox gives Hormel Foods Corporation — Creamy Peanut Butter 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hormel Foods Corporation — Creamy Peanut Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hormel Foods Corporation — Creamy Peanut Butter has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: roasted peanuts, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: peanut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Roasted peanuts provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.; Contains no artificial preservatives or colors, indicating a more straightforward ingredient list.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about trans fats and overall health implications.; The addition of sugar may detract from the natural taste of peanuts and contribute to less favorable health aspects.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts and hydrogenated vegetable oil, which raises concerns about processed oils. The presence of sugar also indicates a less favorable composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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