Peanut Gems

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Peanut Gems scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Acacia): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Carnauba Wax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 66% of the 20,883 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Peanut Gems' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dark Chocolate* (Organic Chocolate Liquor*, Organic Cane Sugar*, Organic Cocoa Butter*, Organic Vanilla*), Organic Cane Sugar*, Tapioca Syrup, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colored With (Beet Juice, Carrot Juice, Hibiscus Juice, Annatto Extract, Turmeric Extract, Red Cabbage Juice).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.