Is Peanut Butter On Cheese Sandwiches Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Herr S
Herr S's Peanut Butter On Cheese Sandwiches is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Corn Syrup, Artificial Color.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like artificial color (Yellow 6) and sugar, raising quality concerns. The presence of vegetable oil and corn syrup further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Artificial color (Yellow 6) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 peanuts, providing a source of protein and healthy fats.
- Includes enriched flour, which adds some vitamins and minerals.
Concerns
- Artificial color (Yellow 6) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup indicates excessive processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient providing some vitamins but lacks the fiber of whole grains, raising concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanuts
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, which may include palm oil, is a processed fat that can raise health concerns due to its potential for high omega-6 fatty acids.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: canola oil, corn oil, palm oil, soybean oil)
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese provides protein and calcium, contributing positively to the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about health implications from high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive intake can lead to health issues, raising concerns about overall sodium levels.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Artificial Color safe in this food?
Bad
Artificial Color is used here as colorant. Artificial color (Yellow 6) is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about potential health risks associated with artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: artificial color (yellow 6)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin (emulsifier)
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: 3281324
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Allergens detected: peanut , soy , wheat
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