Is Caviar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fiskemannen
Fiskemannen's Caviar 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Benzoate, Cochineal.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate (E211) as a synthetic preservative and artificial colorants (E160e, E120), raising quality concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial 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
- Contains fish roe, a natural ingredient that provides unique flavor and texture.
- Includes antioxidant E300, which helps to preserve freshness and quality.
- Rapsolje (rapeseed oil) is a common oil that adds smoothness to the product.
- Potato flakes contribute to texture and stability in the product.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Artificial colorants (E160e, E120) indicate a processed composition, which may not appeal to all consumers.
- Sugar is present, which can be a concern for those monitoring their sugar intake.
- Vinegar is included, which may alter the flavor profile and may not be suitable for all tastes.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Sugar Salted Smoked Fish Roe safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar Salted Smoked Fish Roe is used here as base. Fish roe provides a unique flavor and texture, but the sugar-salting process may raise concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sukkersaltet røkt fiskerogn
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Commonly used oil that adds smoothness, but its refined nature may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Added for sweetness, which may not be suitable for those monitoring sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Essential for the product's consistency and texture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vann
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Is Potato Flakes safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Flakes is used here as thickener. Contributes to texture and stability, but processed nature may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetflak
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Adds flavor and color, providing a natural ingredient without significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Essential for flavor enhancement, but excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel E211
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Used for flavor and preservation, generally considered safe in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: eddik
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Helps to preserve freshness and quality, posing no significant concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant E300
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Used to regulate acidity, generally safe and common in food products.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel E330
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Is Carotene safe in this food?
Medium
Carotene is used here as colorant. Natural colorant that enhances appearance but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff E160e
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Is Cochineal safe in this food?
Bad
Cochineal is used here as colorant. Derived from insects, this artificial colorant raises ethical and processing concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff E120
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: 4046333
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Allergens detected: fish
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