Peanut Butter Cups

Our research notes

What to know before you choose this candy & gummies

The maker’s published label lists 8 ingredients, led by whey protein isolate, erythritol and unsweetened chocolate. None of the additive groups we check appear on the recorded label, and no added sugars or flavors stand out. The maker describes it as keto friendly; these are the maker’s statements, so look for the certifier’s seal on the package. For candy, the comparison that matters most is color source: fruit and vegetable juice, spirulina or annatto versus synthetic dyes such as Red 40 or Yellow 5.

• Good signNone of the nine additive groups we check (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) appear on the recorded label.
• Good to knowUses non-sugar sweeteners: erythritol.
• Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk and peanut. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
• Good to knowMaker-stated labels: keto friendly.

Compare this against other candy & gummies

• Color source. Fruit and vegetable juice, spirulina or annatto versus synthetic dyes such as Red 40 or Yellow 5.
• Sugar and sweeteners. Cane sugar, tapioca syrup, allulose, stevia and sugar alcohols all appear.
• Serving size. Compare sugar per serving rather than per bag.

References

1. Quest Nutrition product page Quest Nutrition
2. FDA to revoke authorization for Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs U.S. Food and Drug Administration
3. Color additives: questions and answers for consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration
4. Food dyes Center for Science in the Public Interest

These notes summarize the maker’s own published label and public references. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.