Is Peanut & Natural Honey Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Peter Pan
Peanut & Natural Honey Spread 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 peanut butter and honey, but also contains hydrogenated vegetable oils and added sugars. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to their processed nature and potential 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
- Contains roasted peanuts, providing a source of natural flavor and texture.
- Honey adds a natural sweetness and flavor profile to the spread.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to their processed nature and potential health implications.
- Added sugars contribute to a higher processed ingredient content, lowering the overall quality.
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 Peanut Butter safe in this food?
Medium
Peanut Butter is used here as base. Peanut butter is made from roasted peanuts, providing flavor and texture. However, it may contain added sugars and oils, which can affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Less than 2% of: Molasses, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils [Cottonseed and Rapeseed], Salt)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Honey safe in this food?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may offer some beneficial properties compared to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Honey
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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 but are highly processed and may pose health risks associated with trans fats.
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 Molasses safe in this food?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses is a byproduct of sugar refining, adding flavor and some nutrients, but it also contributes to the sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Molasses
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the spread, but excessive sodium intake should be monitored.
Role in formula: flavor
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: 3218687
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Allergens detected: peanut
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