Is Fish Bakes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Youngs
Fish Bakes is a food from Youngs. 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
Why score is 60
The composition includes Alaska Pollock and tomatoes as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and several processed components like breadcrumbs and cream, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness.
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 primary ingredient, providing a source of fish.
- Tomatoes contribute to flavor and provide some natural nutrients.
- Contains herbs like parsley and basil, enhancing flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness.
- Breadcrumbs contain refined wheat flour, indicating processing.
- Single cream adds dairy, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 protein and omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Alaska Pollock (49%) (Fish)
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Is Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as base. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, enhancing the product's nutritional value and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomatoes (20%)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in the product, ensuring proper consistency and texture without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Water
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Is Concentrated Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Concentrated Tomato Puree is used here as base. Concentrated tomato puree adds flavor and nutrients, maintaining the product's tomato content effectively.
Role in formula: base
Original: Concentrated Tomato Puree
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Puree
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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 in breadcrumbs, providing structure but raises concerns due to processing and gluten content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1))
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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 raises some concerns regarding quality compared to less refined oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion
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Is Cornflour safe in this food?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickener, which is acceptable but indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Red Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Red pepper enhances flavor and adds color, contributing positively to the product's sensory attributes.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Red Pepper
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Is Sundried Tomato Paste safe in this food?
Good
Sundried Tomato Paste is used here as base. Sundried tomato paste provides concentrated flavor and nutrients, enhancing the overall tomato content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sundried Tomato Paste [Rehydrated Sundried Tomatoes (Sundried Tomatoes, Water, Salt), Rapeseed Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Salt]
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic puree adds a strong flavor profile and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Puree
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley is a natural herb that enhances flavor and adds some nutritional value to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Parsley
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Is Single Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Single Cream is used here as base. Single cream adds richness and flavor but raises concerns for those avoiding dairy or high-fat ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Single Cream (Milk)
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as flavor. Basil contributes to flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Basil
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about excessive sweetness in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns regarding sodium intake, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Cayenne Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Cayenne Pepper is used here as flavor. Cayenne pepper adds heat and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cayenne Pepper
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Is White Pepper safe in this food?
Good
White Pepper is used here as flavor. White pepper enhances flavor without adding color, contributing to the product's sensory attributes.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: White Pepper
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: 3927674
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Allergens detected: fish , wheat , milk
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