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Peanut Butter Chips

Moderate concern

High in sugar and fat; contains peanut allergen. Some formulations historically contained partially hydrogenated oils, now phased out under FDA's 2018 PHO ban.

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318 products

What it is

Small drop-shaped baking pieces made from sugar, partially defatted peanuts, vegetable oil, and emulsifiers.

Inclusion in cookies, brownies, and other baked goods to add peanut butter flavor.

Why it's flagged

Peanut allergen
High added sugar
Saturated fat

What regulators actually say

"FDA finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Composed of GRAS ingredients; PHOs no longer permitted (FDA 2015 final determination)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food

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