Reese's Creamy Peanut Butter — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Reese's Creamy Peanut Butter by Reese's DUMP — score 17/90.

Hydrogenated vegetable oil is the deal-breaker here. This isn't peanut butter, it's a sweetened peanut spread built around a trans-fat-capable stabilizer and added sugar.

Why this verdict

• Hydrogenated vegetable oil — an industrially altered fat you don't want
• Added sugar plus molasses, so it's sweetened, not just peanuts
• Cornstarch and monoglycerides are texture engineering, not food
• Sold as a 'spread' because it doesn't meet the peanut-butter standard

Ingredients (8)

• Peanuts (safe) — Legume packed with protein and healthy fats.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Hydrogenated vegetable oil (avoid) — Partially hydrogenated fat and trans-fat source — the decisive negative.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• PEANUT OIL (safe) — Roasting oil high in monounsaturated fat. Adds calories but is a benign fat source.
• MONOGLYCERIDES (moderate) — Emulsifier that keeps the crumb soft; industrial dough marker.
• molasses (moderate) — A second sweetener for color and flavor. Minor, but it stacks on top of the sugar.
• cornstarch (moderate) — Refined starch filler for crunch and shape.