Is Peanut Butter, Whipped Creamy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Peter Pan
Peanut Butter, Whipped Creamy 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
The composition includes roasted peanuts and sugar, but also hydrogenated vegetable oils, which raise concerns about processed fats. This mix results in a moderate rating due to the presence of both good and bad ingredients.
Main concern
Hydrogenated vegetable oils are present, indicating the use of processed fats that may raise health concerns.
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 natural flavor and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- The product contains salt, which enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in peanut butter.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated vegetable oils are present, indicating the use of processed fats that may raise health concerns.
- Sugar is included, which contributes to the overall sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
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 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 in diets.
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 used for texture and stability but are associated with trans fats, raising health concerns.
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?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is included to enhance flavor, a common practice in peanut butter production that does not raise significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
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: 3218673
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Allergens detected: peanut
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