Is Fairway Honey Roasted Peanuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fairway
Fairway's Fairway Honey Roasted Peanuts is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and xanthan gum, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple oils also indicates a less clean profile.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and xanthan gum, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple oils also indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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
- Contains peanuts, a natural source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Honey adds a natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the product's appeal without artificial sweeteners.
Concerns
- Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that, while common, may raise questions about the product's overall naturalness.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, providing nutritional benefits and contributing to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peanuts
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about health impacts when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may offer some antioxidant properties, positively impacting the product's profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil is a refined oil that can enhance flavor but may raise concerns about processing and quality compared to unrefined oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanut oil
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil that is often refined, which may raise concerns about its processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Cottonseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Cottonseed Oil is used here as base. Cottonseed oil is a refined oil that may contain residues from pesticides, raising quality concerns regarding its use in food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: cottonseed oil
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise questions about naturalness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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: 3464194
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Allergens detected: peanut
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