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Peanut butter 'n dark chocolate the american trail mix
Peanut butter 'n dark chocolate the american trail mix by Kar’s is listed in the Snacks category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: milk, peanuts, soybeans.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Added sugarsUSDA | 32.1 g | 9 g | 18% | 8.8 +265% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35680 Snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Ingredients
Butter toffee peanuts (roasted peanuts [peanuts, corn oil], sugar, salted butter [pasteurized cream {milk}, salt], salt). peanuts (peanuts, peanut and/or sunflower oil, salt). dark chocolate chunks (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, salt and vanilla). peanut butter candies (peanut butter flavored coating [sugar, partially defatted peanut flour, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, nonfat dry milk, dextrose, soy lecithin, salt], sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, less than 1% gum acacia, corn syrup, artificial coloring [inludes yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 6], carnauba wax).
- Allergens
- MilkPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0077034018486
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peanut butter 'n dark chocolate the american trail mix healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Peanut butter 'n dark chocolate the american trail mix vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Peanut butter 'n dark chocolate the american trail mix contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Peanut butter 'n dark chocolate the american trail mix contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 21, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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