Is Breaded Fish Fillets Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Breaded Fish Fillets is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Aldi. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Dextrose, Sugar, Palm Fat affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes Alaska pollock and wheat flour, but also contains several processed ingredients like palm fat and glucose syrup, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Palm fat is a processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns.
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
- Alaska pollock is a lean fish providing a source of protein.
- Wheat flour and maize flour contribute to the texture of the breading.
- Yeast is used for leavening, enhancing the product's structure.
- Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, generally considered safe.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns.
- Glucose syrup and sugar are added, indicating higher processing levels.
- Modified wheat starch may raise concerns due to its processing.
- Milk proteins indicate potential allergens for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Alaska Pollock safe in this food?
Good
Alaska Pollock is used here as base. Alaska pollock is a lean fish providing a source of protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALASKA POLLOCK (Theragra chalcogramma) (52%) (Fish)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is a refined grain, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and is a safe ingredient in food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Maize Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Maize Flour is used here as base. Maize flour adds texture but is also a refined ingredient, which may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maize Flour
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a necessary mineral in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickener, but its refined nature raises some concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Wheat Starch
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to higher sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as flavor. Yeast is used for fermentation and contributes to the flavor and texture of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Yeast
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as emulsifier. Wheat gluten is used for texture but can be problematic for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Wheat Gluten
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Palm Fat safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as fat. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Palm Fat
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Is Modified Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Modified wheat starch is processed and may raise concerns about its nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Wheat Starch
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sunflower Oil
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins provide some nutritional benefits but can be problematic for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Proteins
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: 3866116
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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