Ingredient Report

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Ingredients
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Additives
Plant

Ingredient List

Fruit
Date

Date palm fruit

Nuts & Seeds
Peanut

Groundnut plant seeds

Nuts & Seeds
Peanut Butter

Peanuts

Fruit
Strawberry

Strawberries

Complete Ingredient Details

Date

Whole dried fruit from the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera); naturally sweet, sticky, and fiber-rich, often used as a binder and sweetener in bars.

Category: Fruit
Processing Level: 1
Source: Date palm fruit
Purpose: Natural sweetener and binder that adds fiber and minerals.
Manufacturing Method: Harvest, dry, pit, and pack
Why Manufacturers Choose It: Enables clean‑label sweetness and strong binding while supporting “no added sugar” positioning.
Commonly Found In: protein bars, energy balls, granola, smoothies, baked goods
Health Score: 7
Bottom Line: Whole dates and date paste are minimally processed and bring fiber and minerals along with sweetness. If the label lists date syrup, treat it like sugar; choose products using whole dates or paste when you can, and keep portions small.
Micronutrients: ["Potassium","Magnesium","Vitamin B6"]
Antioxidants: ["Catechins","Ferulic acid","Protocatechuic acid"]
Healthier Alternatives: Raisins, Dried figs, Mashed banana

Peanut

Edible legume seed that is nutrient dense, rich in healthy fats and plant protein, and a common major food allergen.

Category: Nuts & Seeds
Subcategory: Nuts
Processing Level: 2
Source: Groundnut plant seeds
Purpose: Whole food ingredient providing protein and healthy fats.
Manufacturing Method: Harvest, dry, roast, and shell
Why Manufacturers Choose It: Low cost, wide availability, and consumer appeal.
Commonly Found In: ["Protein bars","Trail mixes","Peanut butter","Snack bars","Satay sauce"]
Health Score: 8
Bottom Line: For most non‑allergic people, peanuts are a nutrient‑dense, low‑GI ingredient that supports satiety and overall diet quality. The main safety watch‑outs are allergy (for sensitized individuals) and rare aflatoxin contamination, which regulations help control.
Micronutrients: ["Vitamin E","Niacin (B3)","Magnesium"]
Antioxidants: ["Resveratrol","P-coumaric acid","Flavonoids (catechins)"]
Healthier Alternatives: Almond, Sunflower seed, Pumpkin seed

Peanut Butter

A spread made by grinding roasted peanuts into a paste; may include small amounts of salt, sugar, or stabilizers.

Category: Nuts & Seeds
Subcategory: Nuts
Processing Level: 3
Source: Peanuts
Purpose: Plant-based spread providing protein and unsaturated fats.
Manufacturing Method: Roasted nuts ground into paste
Why Manufacturers Choose It: Affordable, familiar flavor that binds bars and adds protein.
Commonly Found In: ["Protein bars","Spreads","Cookies","Energy bites","Sauces"]
Health Score: 7
Bottom Line: Peanut butter is a nutrient‑dense, minimally processed spread that can fit well in balanced diets when portions are moderate. Choose jars with minimal ingredients and buy from reputable brands to limit add‑ins and manage the small but important aflatoxin risk.
Micronutrients: ["Vitamin E","Niacin (Vitamin B3)","Magnesium"]
Antioxidants: ["Resveratrol","p-Coumaric acid","Isoferulic acid"]
Healthier Alternatives: Almond butter, Sunflower seed butter, Tahini

Strawberry

A red, sweet-tart fruit (Fragaria × ananassa) used fresh, dried, as puree, or as juice/powder for flavor, color, and nutrients.

Category: Fruit
Processing Level: 1
Source: Strawberries
Purpose: Provides real strawberry flavor, red color, aroma, and small amounts of vitamin C and fiber.
Manufacturing Method: Minimal handling; may be dried or pureed
Why Manufacturers Choose It: Beloved flavor and color with clean‑label appeal in versatile, low‑moisture formats like freeze‑dried pieces and powders.
Commonly Found In: protein bars, trail mixes, yogurts, cereals, snacks
Health Score: 9
Bottom Line: Choose real fruit forms—fresh, frozen, or unsweetened freeze‑dried—to get strawberries’ vitamin C and polyphenols with a low glycemic impact. Limit syrups, sweetened fillings, and sugar‑coated dried pieces; rinse conventional fruit or pick organic if you want lower pesticide exposure.
Micronutrients: ["Vitamin C","Manganese","Folate"]
Antioxidants: ["Anthocyanins (pelargonidin-3-glucoside)","Ellagic acid","Quercetin"]
Healthier Alternatives: Raspberry, Blueberry, Cherry

About This Report

This ingredient report provides detailed information about every ingredient in Skout Organic Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Bar protein bar, based on the latest research. Click on any ingredient card to learn more about its source, processing, health effects, and safety information.

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