Crunchy Peanut Butter product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Crunchy Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Peter Pan

Peter Pan's Crunchy 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 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts and sugar, with hydrogenated vegetable oils as a stabilizer. The presence of hydrogenated oils raises concerns about processing and quality.

Main concern

Hydrogenated vegetable oils are included, which are processed and may raise health concerns due to trans fats.

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 flavors or colors, indicating a more straightforward ingredient list.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated vegetable oils are included, which are processed and may raise health concerns due to trans fats.
  • Sugar is present, which can contribute to overall sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.

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.

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: 3218679

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Allergens detected: peanut

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Frequently asked questions

This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts and sugar, with hydrogenated vegetable oils as a stabilizer. The presence of hydrogenated oils raises concerns about processing and quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated vegetable oils are included, which are processed and may raise health concerns due to trans fats.; Sugar is present, which can contribute to overall sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Peter Pan — Crunchy 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.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Peter Pan — Crunchy 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.
Peter Pan — Crunchy Peanut Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Peter Pan products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Roasted peanuts provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.; Contains no artificial flavors or colors, indicating a more straightforward ingredient list.. See the Pros section above.
Peter Pan — Crunchy Peanut Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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 detected: peanut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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