Is Toasty Peanut Butter Sandwiches Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Herr-S
Toasty Peanut Butter Sandwiches is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Herr-S. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes enriched flour and peanuts, but also contains sugar and corn syrup, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients. The presence of palm oil raises additional concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and peanuts, but also contains sugar and corn syrup, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients. The presence of palm oil raises additional concerns.
Main concern
Includes sugar and corn syrup, which contribute to high sweetness and processed nature.
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 peanuts, providing a source of protein and healthy fats.
- Enriched flour adds some vitamins and minerals, enhancing nutritional value.
Concerns
- Includes sugar and corn syrup, which contribute to high sweetness and processed nature.
- Vegetable oil may contain palm oil, raising sustainability and health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient used as the main base in this product, providing carbohydrates but lacking whole grain benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanuts
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil serves as an emulsifier, improving texture but may include palm oil, which raises health and environmental concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: canola oil, corn oil, palm oil, soybean oil)
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the processed nature of the product and potential health concerns with high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Leavening safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening is used here as leavening. Leavening agents like sodium bicarbonate help the product rise but are common in processed foods, indicating a lack of natural leavening.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: leavening (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snacks, contributing to taste without significant health concerns in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin (emulsifier)
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: 3281326
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Allergens detected: peanut , soy , wheat
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