Sardines product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sardines Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Marinero

Sardines is a snack from Marinero. 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, Modified Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sardines and a paprika sauce, with concerns raised by the presence of sugar and modified starch. These ingredients indicate a processed nature, affecting overall quality.

Main concern

Sugar is included in the sauce, raising 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

  • Sardines provide a source of omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.
  • Paprika sauce adds flavor and contains natural ingredients like water and peppers.

Concerns

  • Sugar is included in the sauce, raising concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
  • Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.

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.

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: 4013267

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Allergens detected: gluten , mustard , milk , egg , celery , soy , sesame , sulfites

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Marinero — Sardines has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: gluten, mustard, milk, egg, celery. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is included in the sauce, raising concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.; Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Sardines provide a source of omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.; Paprika sauce adds flavor and contains natural ingredients like water and peppers.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes sardines and a paprika sauce, with concerns raised by the presence of sugar and modified starch. These ingredients indicate a processed nature, affecting overall quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Marinero — Sardines has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Marinero products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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.
Marinero — Sardines 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.
Browse Marinero products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.

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