Chili Herring Fillets product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Chili Herring Fillets Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Marinero

Chili Herring Fillets is a snack from Marinero. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes herring fillets and various spices, but also contains sugar and preservatives, indicating a processed product with moderate quality concerns.

Main concern

Presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives in a savory product.

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 herring fillets, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the overall rating.
  • Includes natural ingredients like onion and chili flakes, enhancing flavor without excessive processing.

Concerns

  • Presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives in a savory product.
  • Use of acidity regulators like acetic acid and citric acid indicates processing, which may affect quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4013081

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Allergens detected: gluten , shellfish , eggs , soy , milk , celery , mustard , sesame , peanuts

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Frequently asked questions

Marinero — Chili Herring Fillets has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives in a savory product.; Use of acidity regulators like acetic acid and citric acid indicates processing, which may affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Marinero — Chili Herring Fillets has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains herring fillets, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the overall rating.; Includes natural ingredients like onion and chili flakes, enhancing flavor without excessive processing.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes herring fillets and various spices, but also contains sugar and preservatives, indicating a processed product with moderate quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: gluten, shellfish, eggs, soy, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Zerotox gives Marinero — Chili Herring Fillets a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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