Is Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Peter Pan
Peanut Butter is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Peter Pan. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts and sugar, along with hydrogenated vegetable oils and salt. The presence of hydrogenated oils raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential 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
- Roasted peanuts provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Contains a significant amount of peanuts, which are a good source of healthy fats and protein.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health implications.
- Hydrogenated vegetable oils are present, indicating processing that may affect the quality and healthfulness of the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts serve as the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and essential nutrients. Their presence supports the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted peanuts
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils safe in this food?
Bad
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated vegetable oils are included to improve texture and shelf stability, but they are associated with health risks due to trans fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hydrogenated vegetable oils (cottonseed and rapeseed)
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added to enhance flavor, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 3218662
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Allergens detected: peanut
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