
Justin's Nut Butter Organic Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate
What You Should Know
Justin's Nut Butter Organic Peanut Butter Cups in Dark Chocolate are a single-serve, premium-style candy you’ll typically find in the organic or natural snacks section of a grocery store, often shelved near other better-for-you confections, nut butters, energy bars, and specialty chocolate. They read like a portable indulgence: an individually packaged dark chocolate shell with a creamy peanut butter center. Shoppers reach for them on snack runs, as a small treat for movie night, in packed lunchboxes for back-to-school days, or tucked into road-trip snack bags. The Justin's brand positions itself as a slightly upscale, health-aware confectioner — aimed at millennial parents and young professionals who want an indulgent bite that feels responsibly made. Packaging and labels emphasize organic certification and simple ingredient cues, creating a “natural” health halo despite being a candy; there’s no cartoon kid branding, but the design is approachable and giftable. In plain processing terms, this is a ready-to-eat, factory-made confection composed of chocolate and nut butter components with added sugars, an emulsifier, and palm oil to stabilize texture. Sensory notes: a thin dark chocolate snap gives way to a smooth, slightly grainy peanut butter center with a sweet-salty balance and a melt-in-the-mouth finish; the foil or paper cup makes for a small, ritualized unwrapping moment. People use it as a quick self-reward, a shareable treat at gatherings, or a controlled portion alternative to larger candy bars, fitting into American grocery culture as a “better” candy option.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients:, Organic, Dark, Chocolate, (Organic, Evaporated, Cane, Sugar,, Organic, Cacao, Beans*,, Organic, Cocoa, Butter*,, Organic, Sunflower, Lecithin, [Emulsifier]),, Organic, Peanut, Butter, (Organic, Ground, Peanuts),, Organic, Cane, Sugar,, Organic, Peanut, Flour,, Organic, Palm, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Sunflower, Lecithin. Contains, Peanuts. Produced, on, equipment, that, also, processes, Milk, and, Tree, Nuts..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Despite organic ingredients, the product is a manufactured, ready-to-eat confection with added sugars, emulsifiers and palm oil and is packaged for convenience, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Justin's Nut Butter Organic Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These treats are organic and made with simple ingredients, which is a plus. However, they do pack a decent amount of sugar — 16 grams per cup — so while they can be a delightful snack, they’re best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
