Is Flaked Albacore White Tuna Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Longo's
Flaked Albacore White Tuna is a snack from Longo's. 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 Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes albacore tuna, which is a good source of protein, but also contains sodium acid pyrophosphate, a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a synthetic additive used to maintain color and texture, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
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
- Albacore tuna is a natural source of protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
- Water is used as a base, ensuring the tuna remains moist and palatable without adding calories.
Concerns
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a synthetic additive used to maintain color and texture, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
- The presence of salt may contribute to sodium intake, which could be a concern for those monitoring their salt consumption.
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.
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Is Albacore Tuna safe in this snack?
Good
Albacore Tuna is used here as base. Albacore tuna is a natural source of protein, providing essential nutrients and contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Albacore tuna
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the product, helping to keep the tuna moist and enhancing its texture without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake, impacting overall health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a synthetic additive that helps maintain color and texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium acid pyrophosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
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: 3432638
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