Is Black Lumpfish Eggs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Royal Greenland
Royal Greenland's Black Lumpfish Eggs is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes lumpfish eggs (Cyclopterus lumpus) and stabilizers like E422, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of salt is noted but does not significantly impact quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes lumpfish eggs (Cyclopterus lumpus) and stabilizers like E422, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of salt is noted but does not significantly impact quality.
Main concern
E422 (glycerol esters of fatty acids) is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed additives.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Lumpfish eggs (84%) provide a unique flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's culinary appeal.
- Water and salt are basic ingredients that do not raise significant safety concerns in this context.
Concerns
- E422 (glycerol esters of fatty acids) is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns about processed additives.
- The presence of stabilizers indicates a level of processing that may detract from the overall quality perception.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Lumpfish Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Lumpfish Eggs is used here as base. Lumpfish eggs are the primary ingredient, providing flavor and texture. They are a natural source of nutrients but can vary in quality based on sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Œufs de lompe (poisson) (Cyclopterus ww lumpÙs)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this product, essential for maintaining the right consistency and texture without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation. While necessary, excessive consumption can be a concern, but its use here is standard.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is Glycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as stabilizer. E422 is used to stabilize the product's texture. While it helps maintain consistency, it is a processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (Ë422/ MIS)
Read the full ingredient profile for Glycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Carthamus Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Carthamus Extract is used here as colorant. E160c is a natural colorant derived from safflower, used to enhance the visual appeal of the product. It is generally considered safe but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: extrait de cartham taorant5 (Ei20i E160c)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4004776
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