Is Peanuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kraft Foods
This page reviews Peanuts by Kraft Foods as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes peanuts and sugar, with butter and sea salt. The presence of sugar and butter raises concerns about processed ingredients, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes peanuts and sugar, with butter and sea salt. The presence of sugar and butter raises concerns about processed ingredients, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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
- Peanuts are a natural source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's quality.
- Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.
Concerns
- Sugar is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Butter contains cream and salt, which are processed and may contribute to a less favorable composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, providing nutritional benefits and enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peanuts
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about health impacts due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter is derived from cream and adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (cream [from milk], salt)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea 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: 2411888
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk
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