Is Peanut Butter Cookies Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marketside
This page reviews Peanut Butter Cookies by Marketside as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Margarine, Fructose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes palm oil and margarine, which are processed fats, raising concerns about quality. Additionally, sugar and fructose are present, indicating a high level of sweetness.
Main concern
Palm oil and margarine are processed fats that may raise health concerns due to their saturated fat content.
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 made from dry roasted peanuts, providing a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes vegetable fiber from flaxseed, which can contribute to dietary fiber intake.
Concerns
- Palm oil and margarine are processed fats that may raise health concerns due to their saturated fat content.
- High sugar content from sugar and fructose may contribute to excessive sweetness and potential health issues.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary structure-building ingredient in cookies, but it is a refined grain that may lack some nutrients compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes empty calories and can lead to health issues if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Peanut Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Butter is used here as flavor. Peanut butter made from dry roasted peanuts adds flavor and some nutritional value, though it contains added dextrose and palm oil.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PEANUT BUTTER (DRY ROASTED PEANUTS,, DEXTROSE, PALM OIL, SALT)
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Is Margarine safe in this snack?
Bad
Margarine is used here as base. Margarine is a processed fat that may contain trans fats and other additives, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: MARGARINE (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT,, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES (MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, {ANTIOXIDANT}, ASCORBIC ACID {ANTIOXIDANT}, CITRIC ACID {ANTIOXIDANT}], SOY, LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], TURMERIC, OLEORESIN [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a necessary ingredient for hydration and helps in the mixing process of the cookie dough.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Fructose safe in this snack?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but can contribute to health issues when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: FRUCTOSE
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the cookies, along with some protein and nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGGS
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Is Invert Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert syrup is a sugar syrup that adds sweetness and moisture but is still a form of added sugar.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: INVERT SYRUP
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies rise and achieve a desirable texture.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BAKING SODA
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Is Molasses safe in this snack?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and a rich flavor, but it is still a form of added sugar.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MOLASSES
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Oil is used here as fat. Peanut oil is used for flavor and moisture but is a processed oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: PEANUT OIL
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the cookies, though excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CELLULOSE GUM
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch from rice and tapioca is used for texture but is a refined ingredient that may lack nutrients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: STARCH (RICE,, TAPIOCA)
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Is Vegetable Fiber safe in this snack?
Good
Vegetable Fiber is used here as fiber. Vegetable fiber from flaxseed contributes to dietary fiber content, which is beneficial for digestion.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: VEGETABLE FIBER (FLAXSEED)
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Is Pea Protein safe in this snack?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as protein. Pea protein adds some protein content to the cookies, enhancing their nutritional profile.
Role in formula: protein
Original: PEA PROTEIN
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: RICE FLOUR
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: 3355097
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Allergens detected: peanut , wheat , soy , egg
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