Is Skippy Creamy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Skippy
This page reviews Skippy Creamy by Skippy as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted peanuts and hydrogenated vegetable oil, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. Sugar and salt are also present, indicating a mixed quality profile.
Main concern
Hydrogenated vegetable oil raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential trans fat content.
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
- Roasted peanuts provide a natural base, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Contains vitamin E, which is beneficial for skin health and acts as an antioxidant.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated vegetable oil raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential trans fat content.
- Added sugar is present, which can contribute to excessive sweetness and health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts serve as the primary ingredient, providing flavor, protein, and healthy fats. Their natural state supports a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: ROASTED PEANUTS
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can lead to health concerns if consumed in excess. Its presence indicates a processed composition.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is used to prevent separation but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential trans fat content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN AND RAPESEED OIL)
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can contribute to health issues if consumed in high amounts. Its inclusion indicates a processed product.
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: 2435155
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Allergens detected: peanut
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