Is P.B. Bites Double Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Skippy
Skippy's P.B. Bites Double Peanut Butter is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Powdered Sugar.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like hydrogenated oils and sugars, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like whey protein concentrate and palm kernel oil also indicate a highly processed product.
Main concern
Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to their processing and potential health implications.
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 peanut butter and roasted peanuts, providing a source of flavor and texture.
- Includes whey protein concentrate, which can contribute to protein content.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to their processing and potential health implications.
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including powdered sugar and tapioca syrup, indicates a less healthy profile.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Peanut Butter Flavored Coating safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Butter Flavored Coating is used here as flavor. This coating provides the primary flavor profile but contains processed ingredients like sugar and palm kernel oil, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PEANUT BUTTER FLAVORED COATING
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Is Peanut Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Flour is used here as base. Peanut flour is a natural ingredient that contributes to the peanut flavor and protein content, indicating a positive aspect of the formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUT FLOUR
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Is Rspo Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rspo Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. This oil is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that raises sustainability and health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: RSPO PALM KERNEL OIL
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Nonfat Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Milk Powder is used here as base. Nonfat milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: NONFAT MILK POWDER
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated oils are used for texture but are associated with health risks due to trans fats and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN, RAPESEED)
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation; its presence is common in snack foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Powdered Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Powdered Sugar is used here as sweetener. Powdered sugar is a refined sugar that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: POWDERED SUGAR [SUGAR, CORNSTARCH]
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. This ingredient is used for texture but is a processed oil associated with health risks due to trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL [CONTAINS SOY LECITHIN]
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Tapioca Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. Tapioca syrup is a sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: TAPIOCA SYRUP
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Is Glycerin safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as solvent. Glycerin is used for moisture retention but is a processed ingredient that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a common ingredient used for moisture and texture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Molasses safe in this snack?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MOLASSES
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Is Cornstarch safe in this snack?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickener but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CORNSTARCH
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate adds protein but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (CONTAINS SUNFLOWER LECITHIN)
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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: 2435323
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , wheat , soy
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