Is Creamy Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Skippy
Creamy Peanut Butter is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Skippy. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This peanut butter contains 91% roasted peanuts, but also includes sugar and oils, which raises concerns about its overall composition quality. The presence of canola and cottonseed oils indicates a processed product.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This peanut butter contains 91% roasted peanuts, but also includes sugar and oils, which raises concerns about its overall composition quality. The presence of canola and cottonseed oils indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Added sugar raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 (91%) indicates a strong base of natural ingredients.
- Roasted peanuts provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's appeal.
Concerns
- Added sugar raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Inclusion of canola and cottonseed oils suggests a level of processing that may detract from overall quality.
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.
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts form the primary ingredient, providing flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits. Their high content supports the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: CACAHUÈTES GRILLÉES
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUCRE
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used to improve texture and spreadability. While it is a common ingredient, it is a refined oil that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: HUILE DE COLZA
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Is Cottonseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Cottonseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Cottonseed oil is included for texture and stability. It is a processed oil, which may detract from the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: HUILE DE COTON
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness. Its inclusion is common in peanut butter, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEL
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: 4018503
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Allergens detected: peanut
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