Is Peanut Butta Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mid-Day Squares
Peanut Butta is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Mid-Day Squares. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient list includes peanuts and semisweet chocolate, but also contains coconut sugar and various syrups. These processed ingredients raise concerns about overall quality and safety.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes peanuts and semisweet chocolate, but also contains coconut sugar and various syrups. These processed ingredients raise concerns about overall quality and safety.
Main concern
Coconut sugar and various syrups indicate a reliance on processed sweeteners, which can raise 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
- Peanuts provide a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
- The inclusion of semisweet chocolate adds flavor, though it is a processed ingredient.
- Coconut sugar is a less refined sweetener compared to traditional sugars, which may be viewed as a positive aspect.
- Gluten-free dehulled oats offer a good source of fiber and can enhance the texture of the product.
Concerns
- Coconut sugar and various syrups indicate a reliance on processed sweeteners, which can raise quality concerns.
- The presence of multiple sweeteners, including date syrup and maple syrup, may contribute to excessive sweetness.
- Hazelnut butter and other nut ingredients may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
- The product contains processed ingredients like semisweet chocolate, which may not align with clean eating preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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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 essential nutrients and contributing positively to the snack's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanuts
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Is Semisweet Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Semisweet Chocolate is used here as flavor. Semisweet chocolate adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may contain added sugars and fats, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: semisweet chocolate (chocolate, cocoa butter)
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Is Coconut Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Sugar is used here as sweetener. Coconut sugar is less refined than traditional sugars, providing a more natural sweetness, but still raises concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: coconut sugar
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Is Brown Rice Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Powder is used here as base. Brown rice powder serves as a gluten-free ingredient, adding texture but is a processed form of rice that may lack some nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: brown rice powder
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Is Maple Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Maple Syrup is used here as sweetener. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener but contributes to the overall sugar content, which may be excessive in this product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: maple syrup
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, adding richness but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: fat
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Prune Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Prune Juice Concentrate is used here as sweetener. Prune juice concentrate adds sweetness and some nutrients, but it is still a concentrated form of sugar.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: prune juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Prune Juice Concentrate
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Is Jerusalem Artichoke Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Jerusalem Artichoke Powder is used here as fiber. Jerusalem artichoke powder is a source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber, which can be beneficial for gut health but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: jerusalem artichoke powder
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Is Hazelnut Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Hazelnut Butter is used here as base. Hazelnut butter adds flavor and healthy fats but may pose allergen risks for those sensitive to nuts.
Role in formula: base
Original: hazelnut butter
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: 3377585
More from this brand: Mid-Day Squares products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , hazelnut
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