Is Salmon Pieces in Tomato Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marinero
Marinero's Salmon Pieces in Tomato Sauce is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 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 Sugar, Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This product contains Atlantic salmon (60%) and a tomato sauce (40%) with various additives. The presence of sugar and modified starch raises quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar is present in the tomato sauce, which raises concerns about added sweeteners 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 Atlantic salmon, a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the rating.
- Tomato sauce provides flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall palatability of the product.
Concerns
- Sugar is present in the tomato sauce, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
- Modified starch is included as a thickener, indicating processing that may detract from the product's natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Atlantic Salmon safe in this snack?
Good
Atlantic Salmon is used here as base. Atlantic salmon is a high-quality fish providing essential nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Atlantic salmon pieces (Salmo Salar)
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Is Tomato Sauce safe in this snack?
Medium
Tomato Sauce is used here as base. Tomato sauce adds flavor and moisture but contains sugar and modified starch, which raise concerns about processing and added sweeteners.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato sauce (40%) (water, tomato paste (12.8%), sugar, rapeseed oil, modified starch, spirit vinegar, salt, tomato powder (0.5 %), dried onion, spice extracts (pepper, allspice, parsley, celery, clove, chilli, paprika), pepper, thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum))
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to the tomato sauce, which is unnecessary in a savory product and raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickener in the sauce, indicating processing that may detract from the product's natural quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified starch
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: 4013273
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Allergens detected: fish
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