Is Peanut Butter Wafers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baker's Treat
Baker's Treat's Peanut Butter Wafers is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 45/100 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 Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Vegetable Shortening, Sodium Propionate.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes hydrogenated oils and artificial flavors, which raise significant quality concerns. Ingredients like sodium propionate and sorbic acid indicate a reliance on synthetic preservatives.
Main concern
Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to trans fats and processing.
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 peanut butter, providing a source of protein and flavor.
- Enriched flour adds some vitamins and minerals, contributing to nutritional value.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to trans fats and processing.
- Presence of artificial flavors and preservatives indicates a highly processed product.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Peanut Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Butter is used here as base. Peanut butter is a natural source of protein and healthy fats, contributing to the overall flavor and texture of the wafers.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanut butter (peanuts, salt, hydrogenated vegetable oil [cottonseed oil, canola oil, and/or soybean oil])
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour provides some essential nutrients but is highly processed and lacks the fiber found in whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid)
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns for those monitoring sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that may contain trans fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: hydrogenated palm kernel oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Vegetable Shortening safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Shortening is used here as base. Vegetable shortening is often high in trans fats and contributes to unhealthy fat content in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable shortening (palm and soybean oil)
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Is Cocoa safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds flavor and some antioxidants, contributing positively to the overall profile of the wafers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa
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Is Sodium Propionate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Propionate is used here as preservative. Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit mold growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium propionate
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, indicating reliance on artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbic acid (to retard spoilage)
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: 3867565
More from this brand: Baker's Treat products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: peanut , wheat , milk
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