Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Treat product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Treat Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nerdy Nuts

Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Treat is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Nerdy Nuts. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Butterscotch Chips, Sugar, Corn Syrup affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The ingredient analysis reveals multiple synthetic additives, including artificial colors and flavors, which raise significant quality concerns. Ingredients like hydrogenated palm kernel oil and corn syrup further indicate a highly processed composition.

Main concern

Includes hydrogenated palm kernel oil, a processed fat that raises health concerns.

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 whole grain rolled oats, providing some fiber and texture.
  • Peanuts offer a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing to the overall flavor.

Concerns

  • Includes hydrogenated palm kernel oil, a processed fat that raises health concerns.
  • Artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Blue #2) indicate the presence of synthetic additives.
  • High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises quality concerns.
  • Presence of artificial flavors and emulsifiers like lecithin suggests a highly processed product.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

  • Is Peanuts safe in this snack?

    Good

    Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts provide a source of healthy fats and protein, enhancing the flavor and texture of the treat.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: PEANUTS

    Read the full ingredient profile for Peanuts

  • Is Butterscotch Chips safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Butterscotch Chips is used here as flavor. Butterscotch chips contain hydrogenated palm kernel oil and artificial flavors, raising concerns about processed ingredients.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C YELLOW #6 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE #2 ALUMINUM LAKE))

  • Is Sugar safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall high sugar content of the product, raising health concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: SUGAR

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content and raises quality concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: CORN SYRUP

    Read the full ingredient profile for Corn Syrup

  • Is Artificial Colors safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Artificial Colors is used here as colorant. Artificial colors such as FD&C Yellow #6 and Red 40 indicate the presence of synthetic additives, raising quality concerns.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C YELLOW #6 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE #2 ALUMINUM LAKE)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Artificial Colors

  • Is Milk Chocolate Chips safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Milk Chocolate Chips is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate chips contain sugar and milk fat, contributing to flavor but also adding to the overall sugar content.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: MILK CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR; CHOCOLATE; NONFAT MILK; COCOA BUTTER, MILKFAT, LECITHIN (SOY); NATURAL FLAVOR)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Chocolate Chips

  • Is Rolled Oats safe in this snack?

    Good

    Rolled Oats is used here as base. Whole grain rolled oats provide fiber and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: ROLLED OATS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Rolled Oats

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: 3442951

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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Nerdy Nuts — Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Treat has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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Nerdy Nuts — Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Treat has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
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.
Nerdy Nuts — Monster Cookie Peanut Butter Treat has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nerdy Nuts products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Main concerns for this product: Includes hydrogenated palm kernel oil, a processed fat that raises health concerns.; Artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Blue #2) indicate the presence of synthetic additives.. See the full list above.
The ingredient analysis reveals multiple synthetic additives, including artificial colors and flavors, which raise significant quality concerns. Ingredients like hydrogenated palm kernel oil and corn syrup further indicate a highly processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Includes hydrogenated palm kernel oil, a processed fat that raises health concerns.; Artificial colors (FD&C Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Blue #2) indicate the presence of synthetic additives.; High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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