Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter

by Once Again

Health Grade: C – Fair

Category: Spreads

This crunchy peanut butter has a decent gut health profile thanks to simple ingredients, but its metabolic and hormonal scores are lower due to added sugar and palm oil. The vegetable and fruit juice color and palm oil raise concerns, as they may affect hormones and cause inflammation. The product is moderate in processing and contains some concerning fats and added sugars.

• ORGANIC ROASTED PEANUTS – safe · Peanuts are a whole food rich in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, which support metabolism and gut health.
• ORGANIC SUGAR – controversial · Sugar raises blood sugar and insulin levels and can contribute to metabolic dysfunction when eaten in excess.
• ORGANIC PALM OIL – controversial · Palm oil is a saturated fat linked to increased inflammation and possible hormone disruption.
• SEA SALT – beneficial · Sea salt is a natural seasoning that is generally safe but should be limited to moderate intake.
• vegetable and fruit juice color – safe · Used for coloring, this can contain compounds that mildly irritate the gut or cause inflammation in sensitive people.
• vegetable oil – dangerous · Vegetable oils often contain omega-6 fats that may increase inflammation and potentially disrupt hormones.

Contains organic roasted peanuts, a whole food high in protein and healthy fats

No artificial colors or preservatives

High gut health score indicating minimal gut irritants

Contains organic sugar which can raise blood sugar and harm metabolism if consumed in excess

Contains palm oil and vegetable oil linked to inflammation and hormonal disruption

Vegetable and fruit juice color may contribute to minor gut irritation

Moderate processing (NOVA 3) means some refined ingredients are present