Is Creamy Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
M Classic
M Classic's Creamy Peanut Butter is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats Rapeseed Coconut.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This peanut butter contains 90% peanuts, but also includes cane sugar and fully hydrogenated vegetable fats, raising concerns about added sugars and processed fats. The presence of potential allergens like cashews and almonds is noted.
Main concern
Cane sugar adds unnecessary sweetness, which may not be ideal for all consumers.
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
- High peanut content (90%) indicates a strong base of natural ingredients.
- Peanuts are a good source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Concerns
- Cane sugar adds unnecessary sweetness, which may not be ideal for all consumers.
- Fully hydrogenated vegetable fats can raise concerns about trans fats and processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts serve as the primary ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein. Their high content supports the product's natural quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Arachides
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is added for sweetness, which may not align with health-conscious choices. Its presence indicates a processed aspect of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats Rapeseed Coconut safe in this food?
Bad
Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats Rapeseed Coconut is used here as emulsifier. These fats are used for texture but raise concerns about processing and potential trans fat content, impacting overall health quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: graisses végétales totalement hydrogénées (colza, coco)
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this food?
Good
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil enhances the product's texture and flavor while being a natural source of fat, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile d'arachide
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is included to enhance flavor, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel de cuisine
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: 4085677
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Allergens detected: peanut , cashew , almond , pecan , walnut , brazil nut , hazelnut , macadamia nut , pistachio
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