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Is Peanut M&M's Safe? Ingredient Analysis

M&M's

Peanut M&M's is a dessert from M&M's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Brilliant Blue Fcf.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavoring (butyric acid) and multiple colorants (E100, E133). These raise significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Presence of artificial flavoring (butyric acid) raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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, providing a source of protein and healthy fats.
  • Includes cocoa mass, which can offer some antioxidant properties.

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial flavoring (butyric acid) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Multiple colorants (E100, E133) indicate a highly processed product with potential quality issues.
  • Non-hydrogenated vegetable fats and oils may still raise concerns about processing methods.
  • High sugar content is a concern for overall health and quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This dessert may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert 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: 4009844

More from this brand: M&M's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , milk

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Frequently asked questions

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This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of artificial flavoring (butyric acid) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Multiple colorants (E100, E133) indicate a highly processed product with potential quality issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We detected: peanut, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavoring (butyric acid) and multiple colorants (E100, E133). These raise significant quality and safety concerns. 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 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: peanuts, cocoa mass. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Presence of artificial flavoring (butyric acid) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Multiple colorants (E100, E133) indicate a highly processed product with potential quality issues.; Non-hydrogenated vegetable fats and oils may still raise concerns about processing methods.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
M&M's — Peanut M&M's has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
M&M's — Peanut M&M's has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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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