Is Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tasty DBS
Tasty DBS's Sugar-Free Peanut Butter 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 composition includes peanuts and sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. While peanuts are a good source of healthy fats, sorbitol raises concerns about digestive tolerance and potential laxative effects.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes peanuts and sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. While peanuts are a good source of healthy fats, sorbitol raises concerns about digestive tolerance and potential laxative effects.
Main concern
Sorbitol can cause digestive issues in some individuals, potentially leading to discomfort.
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 provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Sorbitol is a low-calorie sweetener, which helps reduce sugar content in the product.
Concerns
- Sorbitol can cause digestive issues in some individuals, potentially leading to discomfort.
- The presence of a sugar alcohol indicates a processed aspect of the product, which may not appeal to all consumers.
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.
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Is Peanut safe in this food?
Good
Peanut is used here as base. Peanuts are a nutrient-dense ingredient providing healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cacahuate
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Is Sorbitol safe in this food?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as sweetener. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used to provide sweetness without sugar. It may cause digestive discomfort in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sorbitol 7g/100g
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: 3561879
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Allergens detected: peanut
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