Is Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alter Eco
This page reviews Peanut Butter by Alter Eco as a food. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This peanut butter contains 99.3% roasted peanuts and salt. The high peanut content indicates minimal processing and a clean composition, supporting a high rating.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This peanut butter contains 99.3% roasted peanuts and salt. The high peanut content indicates minimal processing and a clean composition, supporting a high rating.
Main concern
Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
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
- High peanut content (99.3%) indicates minimal processing and natural quality.
- Roasted peanuts provide flavor and texture without artificial additives.
- Salt enhances taste while being a common ingredient in peanut butter.
- No synthetic preservatives or artificial ingredients detected.
Concerns
- Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
- Limited ingredient variety may not appeal to those seeking flavored options.
- No additional nutrients or fortifications present.
- Potential allergen for individuals with peanut allergies.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts serve as the primary ingredient, providing flavor and texture. Their high content indicates a natural and minimally processed product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cacahuètes grillées (Arachides)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement. While it is a common ingredient, excessive consumption may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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: 3759324
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Allergens detected: peanut
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