Peanut Butter Pie Miniature Cups product image with 55/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Peanut Butter Pie Miniature Cups Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Reese's

Peanut Butter Pie Miniature Cups is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Reese's. The product scores 55/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Dextrose, Palm Oil affect the overall evaluation.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

The composition includes several synthetic additives like TBHQ and artificial flavors, raising quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and sugar also contributes to a lower rating due to potential health implications.

Main concern

TBHQ is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term health effects.

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, which provide a natural flavor and texture.
  • Includes buckwheat flour, a gluten-free option that adds nutritional value.

Concerns

  • TBHQ is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term health effects.
  • Artificial flavors and colors like annatto extract indicate a highly processed product.

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: 2423130

More from this brand: Reese'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

Reese's — Peanut Butter Pie Miniature Cups has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Reese's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: TBHQ is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term health effects.; Artificial flavors and colors like annatto extract indicate a highly processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains peanuts, which provide a natural flavor and texture.; Includes buckwheat flour, a gluten-free option that adds nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Reese's — Peanut Butter Pie Miniature Cups has a Zerotox score of 55 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: peanut, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Main concerns for this product: TBHQ is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term health effects.; Artificial flavors and colors like annatto extract indicate a highly processed product.. See the full list above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Reese's — Peanut Butter Pie Miniature Cups has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 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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