Is Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Herr's
Herr's's Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and peanut butter, but also contains sucrose and mono-diglycerides, raising concerns about processed ingredients. This results in a moderate rating due to mixed ingredient quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched wheat flour and peanut butter, but also contains sucrose and mono-diglycerides, raising concerns about processed ingredients. This results in a moderate rating due to mixed ingredient quality.
Main concern
Sucrose is a refined sugar that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts when consumed in large amounts.
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
- Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Peanut butter contains dry roasted peanuts, which are a good source of healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile.
Concerns
- Sucrose is a refined sugar that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts when consumed in large amounts.
- Mono-diglycerides are emulsifiers that can be derived from partially hydrogenated oils, which may pose quality concerns regarding processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed ingredient providing essential nutrients, but its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Peanut Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Butter is used here as base. Peanut butter is made from dry roasted peanuts, offering healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanut butter (dry roasted peanuts, sucrose, mono-diglyceride, salt)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this product, and while necessary in moderation, excessive intake can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Malt safe in this snack?
Medium
Malt is used here as flavor. Malt is used for flavor enhancement, but its processing can raise questions about the overall quality of the ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: malt
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is a common cooking oil that may be refined, raising concerns about the processing and quality of the oil used.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: canola oil
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: 3281290
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Allergens detected: peanut , wheat
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