YummyLogy verdict
YummyLogy Caution
Standard0 pts
3 ingredients flagged with caution
Why this verdict?
Ingredients
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PeanutsLegume eaten as a nut; protein and healthy fats.
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Coconut OilMechanically extracted from coconut meat; stable saturated fat.
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Sugar (Refined)Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
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Palm OilPressed from the oil-palm fruit (not a seed), then refined, bleached and deodorized at high heat, which forms 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters — process contaminants EFSA has set limits on. A stable saturated fat with almost no omega-6, so it is not a seed oil; the objection is the refining, not the fruit.
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SaltSodium chloride. Most table salt is highly refined with anti-caking agents.
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Natural FlavorRegulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Quality signals tier: standard · score: 0
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Editor's overview
Earth Balance's Creamy Peanut and Coconut Oil Spread combines peanut butter with organic coconut oil in a vegan, gluten-free formula that works for spreading, baking, or cooking. With 7g of protein per serving and a low-carb profile, it's suited for people following plant-based or carb-conscious diets who want a versatile pantry staple.