Is Peanut Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Flying Tiger
Peanut Bar is a snack from Flying Tiger. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted peanuts (65%) as a primary ingredient, providing a good source of nutrients. However, glucose syrup and sugar raise concerns about high sugar content, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted peanuts (65%) as a primary ingredient, providing a good source of nutrients. However, glucose syrup and sugar raise concerns about high sugar content, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising quality 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
- Roasted peanuts (65%) provide a natural source of nutrients and healthy fats.
- Peanuts are minimally processed, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising quality concerns.
- Sugar is present, which can contribute to excessive sweetness and potential health issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts are the main ingredient, providing essential nutrients and healthy fats. Their natural state supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted peanuts
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that enhances sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall sugar content, which can lead to health concerns if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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: 3355934
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Allergens detected: peanut
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