Is Skippy Peanut Butter Wafer Cones Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Garuda
This page reviews Skippy Peanut Butter Wafer Cones by Garuda as a snack. 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: Bha, Bht.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes peanut butter and dark chocolate compound, but also contains synthetic antioxidants BHA and BHT, raising quality concerns. The presence of allergens like peanuts and gluten is noted.
Main concern
BHA and BHT are synthetic antioxidants that raise concerns about long-term health effects.
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
- Peanut butter (40%) provides a rich flavor and is a source of healthy fats.
- Dark chocolate compound (29%) adds a sweet taste and enhances the overall experience.
Concerns
- BHA and BHT are synthetic antioxidants that raise concerns about long-term health effects.
- Contains gluten, which may pose a risk for individuals with gluten sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid silicones
- 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 Peanut Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Butter is used here as base. Peanut butter is a key ingredient providing flavor and texture, but its processing may include added oils or sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: Peanut Butter (40%) (Contain Peanut (85%), Soy, Antioxidant (BHA and BHT))
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Is Dark Chocolate Compound safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate Compound is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate compound contributes sweetness and richness, but may contain added sugars and fats that affect overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dark Chocolate Compound (29%) (Contain Milk)
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Is Wafer Cone safe in this snack?
Medium
Wafer Cone is used here as base. Wafer cone provides structure and crunch, but contains gluten, which can be problematic for those with sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wafer Cone (Contain Gluten, Natural Colouring Caramel III)
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Is Rice Crispy safe in this snack?
Good
Rice Crispy is used here as base. Rice crispy adds texture and lightness to the product, generally considered a safe ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rice Crispy
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Is Vegetable Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable emulsifier helps blend ingredients, but its specific type can vary, affecting quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Vegetable Emulsifier
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Is Tocopherol safe in this snack?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that helps preserve freshness without the concerns associated with synthetic options.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidant Tocopherol
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Is Bha safe in this snack?
Bad
Bha is used here as preservative. BHA is a synthetic antioxidant used to prolong shelf life but raises concerns about potential health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Antioxidant (BHA and BHT)
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Is Bht safe in this snack?
Bad
Bht is used here as preservative. BHT is another synthetic antioxidant that can pose health risks, contributing to the product's moderate rating.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Antioxidant (BHA and BHT)
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: 4239642
More from this brand: Garuda products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: peanut , gluten , milk
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