Is Crunchy Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Felix
Crunchy Peanut Butter is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Felix. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes 95% peanuts, which are a good source of nutrients. However, the presence of refined oils and added salt raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 95% peanuts, which are a good source of nutrients. However, the presence of refined oils and added salt raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Refined oils (canola and fully refined soybean) may raise concerns about processing and quality.
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 (95%) indicates a strong base of natural ingredients.
- Peanuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Concerns
- Refined oils (canola and fully refined soybean) may raise concerns about processing and quality.
- Added sea salt increases sodium content, which can be a concern for those monitoring salt intake.
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 Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are the primary ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein, which are beneficial in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: ORZESZKI ZIEMNE
-
Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, used for texture but adds to the overall fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: tłuszcz kakaowy
-
Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and potential trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: oleje roślinne (rzepakowy)
-
Is Refined Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Refined Soybean Oil is used here as base. Fully refined soybean oil is used for texture but is highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: oleje roślinne (sojowy całkowicie rafinowany)
-
Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is added for flavor but increases sodium content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól morska
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: 4008648
More from this brand: Felix products in Zerotox
Similar products: food in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: peanut
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.