Marco Crunchy Peanut Butter — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Marco Crunchy Peanut Butter by Marco DUMP — score 18/90.

Hydrogenated soya oil lands this in DUMP territory. That's an industrial fat created by forcing hydrogen into oil, and it's the single thing you most want to avoid in a spread that's otherwise just peanuts, sugar, and salt.

Why this verdict

• Contains hydrogenated soya oil — an industrial fat tied to raised LDL and heart disease
• Sugar is the second ingredient, sweetening a spread that doesn't need it
• Hydrogenated oil is added purely to fix texture (stop oil separation), not for you
• A natural peanut butter of just peanuts + salt beats this on every count

Ingredients (4)

• Roasted Peanut (safe) — Adds protein and crunch; a common allergen but otherwise fine.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Hydrogenated soya oil (harmful) — Industrially hardened fat added to prevent oil separation. Classic source of trans fat, raises LDL cholesterol, and a clear red flag in any spread.

Healthier alternatives

• ALPINO Natural Peanut Butter Crunch
• Meridian Smooth Peanut Butter
• The Butternut Co. Peanut Butter Creamy Unsweetened
• MuscleBlaze bGREEN Peanut Butter
• Smucker's Natural Creamy Peanut Butter