Is Peanut Butter Cups Safe? Ingredient Analysis
McEnnedy
Peanut Butter Cups is a dessert from McEnnedy. 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 sugar and cocoa butter, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of lecithins and whole milk powder also indicates moderate processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa butter, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of lecithins and whole milk powder also indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
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 ground peanuts, providing a natural source of flavor and texture.
- Cocoa butter is used for its smooth texture and mouthfeel in confectionery.
- Rainforest Alliance certification for cocoa butter indicates some sustainability efforts.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Whole milk powder adds dairy, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Lecithins (soy) are processed emulsifiers that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Ground Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Peanuts is used here as base. Ground peanuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacahuètes moulues (arachides)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about health effects due to high consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds a smooth texture and richness to the product, though it is a processed fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao*
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder contributes creaminess and flavor but may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait en poudre entier
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass adds chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: pâte de cacao*
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithines (soja)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
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: 3846601
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk
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