Popcorn product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Popcorn Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Reese's

Popcorn is a snack from Reese's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic and processed components, including hydrogenated vegetable oil and artificial flavors, raising significant quality concerns.

Main concern

Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.

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 popcorn, a whole grain that provides some dietary fiber.
  • Includes cocoa, which can offer a rich flavor profile.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.
  • Presence of artificial flavors indicates synthetic additives, which may affect quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack 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 snack 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: 3442107

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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.; Presence of artificial flavors indicates synthetic additives, which may affect quality.. 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.
Reese's — Popcorn has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Reese's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains popcorn, a whole grain that provides some dietary fiber.; Includes cocoa, which can offer a rich flavor profile.. See the Pros section above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: popcorn, cocoa. See the Ingredients section above.
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This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.; Presence of artificial flavors indicates synthetic additives, which may affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic and processed components, including hydrogenated vegetable oil and artificial flavors, raising significant quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Reese's — Popcorn has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Reese's — Popcorn has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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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