Is Peter Pan Crunchy Honey Roast Peanut Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Peter Pan

Peter Pan's Peter Pan Crunchy Honey Roast Peanut Spread is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient composition includes peanut butter and honey, but also contains hydrogenated vegetable oils and added sugars, raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar and hydrogenated oils indicates a processed product with potential health implications.

Main concern

Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to their processed nature and potential health risks.

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 risks.
  • High sugar content from both sugar and honey may contribute to excessive sweetness.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Peanut Butter safe in this food?

    Good

    Peanut Butter is used here as base. Peanut butter is made from roasted peanuts, providing healthy fats and protein. Its natural composition supports the product's overall quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Less than 2% of: Molasses, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils [Cottonseed and Rapeseed], Salt)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Peanut Butter

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and potential health effects.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Sugar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • 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

    Read the full ingredient profile for Honey

  • 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 contain 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

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this spread, but its presence should be monitored in overall dietary intake.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for 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: 3218668

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Allergens detected: peanut

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Peter Pan — Peter Pan Crunchy Honey Roast Peanut Spread 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. 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: peanut butter, honey, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Peter Pan — Peter Pan Crunchy Honey Roast Peanut Spread has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated vegetable oils raise concerns due to their processed nature and potential health risks.; High sugar content from both sugar and honey may contribute to excessive sweetness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Peter Pan — Peter Pan Crunchy Honey Roast Peanut Spread has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains roasted peanuts, providing a source of natural flavor and texture.; Honey adds a natural sweetness and flavor profile to the spread.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The ingredient composition includes peanut butter and honey, but also contains hydrogenated vegetable oils and added sugars, raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar and hydrogenated oils indicates a processed product with potential health implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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