Is Fish Sticks Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Billa Immer Gut
Billa Immer Gut's Fish Sticks is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Diphosphate, Sodium Carbonate, Dextrose.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes Alaska pollock fillet and wheat flour, but also contains additives like diphosphate and sodium carbonate, raising some quality concerns.
Main concern
Diphosphate and sodium carbonate are synthetic additives that may raise quality 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
- Contains Alaska pollock fillet, a good source of lean protein.
- Wheat flour provides structure and texture to the fish sticks.
- Potato starch contributes to a crispy texture when cooked.
- Yeast is a natural leavening agent, enhancing the product's rise.
Concerns
- Diphosphate and sodium carbonate are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
- Dextrose is a processed sugar, which adds minimal nutritional value.
- Contains salt, which can contribute to excessive sodium intake.
- The presence of unspecified spices may indicate potential allergens.
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 Alaska Pollock Fillet safe in this food?
Good
Alaska Pollock Fillet is used here as base. Alaska pollock fillet 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-Seelachsfilet (Theragra chalcogramma)
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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 refined and lacks fiber compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the preparation of the product, ensuring proper texture and moisture content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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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 that provides fat for flavor and texture but is often refined, which may reduce its health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used to improve texture and crispiness but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium intake, which should be monitored for health reasons.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as natural_extract. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the product rise and adds a slight flavor complexity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hefe
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Is Diphosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Diphosphate is used here as preservative. Diphosphate is a synthetic additive used for leavening but raises concerns about processed ingredients in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Backtriebmittel (Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate)
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as preservative. Sodium carbonate is a synthetic compound used to regulate acidity but may indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Backtriebmittel (Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate)
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but offers little nutritional benefit, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Medium
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor but are unspecified, which may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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: 4244868
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