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Is Pacific Shrimp Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Spar

This page reviews Pacific Shrimp by Spar as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Triphosphates.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes Pacific shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) and stabilizer triphosphates. The presence of triphosphates raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Triphosphates are synthetic stabilizers 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

  • Pacific shrimp is a natural seafood source, providing essential nutrients.
  • The product is sourced from Vietnam, indicating a specific origin.

Concerns

  • Triphosphates are synthetic stabilizers that may raise quality concerns.
  • The addition of salt can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

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

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

  • Is Pacific Shrimp safe in this food?

    Good

    Pacific Shrimp is used here as base. Pacific shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) is a natural seafood ingredient, providing protein and essential nutrients. Its quality is generally high when sourced responsibly.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Kozica pacifička (Penaeus vannamei)

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation. While it adds taste, excessive consumption can lead to health concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: sol

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Triphosphates safe in this food?

    Bad

    Triphosphates is used here as stabilizer. Triphosphates are synthetic stabilizers used to retain moisture and improve texture. Their presence raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: stabilizator trifosfati

    Read the full ingredient profile for Triphosphates

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: 3798412

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Allergens detected: shellfish

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Spar — Pacific Shrimp 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes Pacific shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) and stabilizer triphosphates. The presence of triphosphates raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Triphosphates are synthetic stabilizers that may raise quality concerns.; The addition of salt can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Spar — Pacific Shrimp 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.
Spar — Pacific Shrimp has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pacific shrimp. See the Ingredients section 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We detected: shellfish. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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