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Is Peanut Butter Cup Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hershey's

Peanut Butter Cup is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Hershey's. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like High Fructose Corn Syrup, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 80 affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives like high fructose corn syrup and carrageenan, raising significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple processed ingredients indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a synthetic sweetener linked to various health 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

  • Contains peanut butter, which provides a source of protein and healthy fats.
  • Includes cream and nonfat milk, contributing to a creamy texture.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a synthetic sweetener linked to various health concerns.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
  • Presence of mono- and diglycerides raises concerns about processed fats.
  • Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that can be associated with potential health risks.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.

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: 2402673

More from this brand: Hershey's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

The composition includes several synthetic additives like high fructose corn syrup and carrageenan, raising significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple processed ingredients indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains peanut butter, which provides a source of protein and healthy fats.; Includes cream and nonfat milk, contributing to a creamy texture.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a synthetic sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.; Presence of mono- and diglycerides raises concerns about processed fats.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Main concerns for this product: High fructose corn syrup is a synthetic sweetener linked to various health concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.. See the full list above.
Hershey's — Peanut Butter Cup has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Hershey's — Peanut Butter Cup has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hershey's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse dessert products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
Hershey's — Peanut Butter Cup has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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