Creamy Peanut Butter

by Wakefern Food

Health Grade: C – Fair

Category: Pantry

This creamy peanut butter contains real roasted peanuts, which are great whole food fats and protein. But it also has fully hydrogenated vegetable oils and canola oil, which may raise cancer and hormone disruption risks. Added sugar and corn syrup increase blood sugar too. Overall, this product is heavily processed and includes worrisome preservatives like sorbic acid.

• roasted peanuts – beneficial · Whole peanuts are nutrient-rich and support heart and gut health.
• whole grain corn – beneficial · Whole grains provide fiber and nutrients that benefit digestion and blood sugar control.
• fully hydrogenated vegetable oil – dangerous · Contains trans fats linked to inflammation, cancer risk, and hormone disruption.
• canola oil – controversial · High in omega-6 fats that may raise inflammation and hormone disruption concerns.
• sorbic acid – controversial · Preservative that can irritate the gut and disturb gut microbiota.
• whole milk ricotta cheese – safe · Provides protein and calcium but contains dairy hormones.
• sugar – controversial · Added sugar raises blood sugar and inflammation.
• salt – safe · Common seasoning needed in small amounts.
• corn syrup – controversial · Sweetener high in glucose and fructose, contributes to blood sugar spikes.

Contains roasted peanuts, a whole food providing healthy fats and protein

Includes whole grain corn contributing fiber and nutrients

Contains fully hydrogenated vegetable oils with harmful trans fats

Includes canola oil, a source of pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats

Has added sugars including sugar and corn syrup that spike blood sugar

Contains sorbic acid preservative which may irritate the gut

Grade F due to multiple concerning ingredients and high processing