Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
Jif
AVOIDgeneral grade
Not recommended for this child.
What’s in it
- ARoasted PeanutsA minimally processed whole food. Peanuts are generally safe for children unless there is a peanut allergy, which is a separate medical concern.PubMed · NIH
- CSugarRefined added sugar. It is not a safety hazard in the regulatory sense, but it adds calories without nutrients and is best limited in children.PubMed · NIH
- BMolassesA concentrated sugar byproduct from cane or beet processing. It is still an added sugar, but it is a traditional food ingredient with no major child-specific safety concerns.PubMed · NIH
- AFully Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed And Soybean)Fully hydrogenated oils are treated to remove trans fat, unlike partially hydrogenated oils. They are not a major safety concern at typical food-use levels, though they are still highly processed fats.PubMed · NIH
- CMono And DiglyceridesCommon emulsifiers used to keep oil and water mixed. They are widely permitted and generally considered low concern, but the evidence base for child-specific effects is limited.PubMed · NIH
- BSaltA standard mineral ingredient used for flavor. It is generally safe, though children should not consume large amounts because excess sodium can be unhealthy.PubMed · NIH
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