Peanut Butter product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Skippy

Peanut Butter is a food from Skippy. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Hydrogenated Palm Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts and hydrogenated palm oil, raising concerns about the presence of processed ingredients. The sugar content also contributes to its moderate rating.

Main concern

Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about trans fats and overall 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 (91%) provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • The high percentage of peanuts indicates a strong peanut flavor, which is a key characteristic of peanut butter.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about trans fats and overall health implications.
  • The addition of sugar may detract from the natural taste of peanuts and raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 2425107

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Allergens detected: peanut

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Skippy — Peanut Butter 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
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Skippy — Peanut Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Skippy products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Skippy — Peanut Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
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: Hydrogenated palm oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about trans fats and overall health implications.; The addition of sugar may detract from the natural taste of peanuts and raises concerns about excessive sweetness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Roasted peanuts (91%) provide a natural source of flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.; The high percentage of peanuts indicates a strong peanut flavor, which is a key characteristic of peanut butter.. See the Pros section above.
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This peanut butter contains roasted peanuts and hydrogenated palm oil, raising concerns about the presence of processed ingredients. The sugar content also contributes to its moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: peanut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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