Seafood Sticks product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Seafood Sticks Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Young S

This page reviews Seafood Sticks by Young S 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: Sugar, Flavourings, Carmine.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes surimi and various starches, but also contains sugar and artificial colors like carmine. These factors contribute to a moderate rating due to quality concerns.

Main concern

Contains added sugars, which raise concerns about unnecessary sweetness.

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

  • Surimi is a primary ingredient, providing a seafood flavor and texture.
  • Potato and wheat starches serve as binders, contributing to the product's structure.

Concerns

  • Contains added sugars, which raise concerns about unnecessary sweetness.
  • Carmine is an artificial colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.

Who should avoid this product?

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

  • 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.

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: 3927650

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Frequently asked questions

Browse Young S products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, salt, paprika extract. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Young S — Seafood Sticks 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.
Young S — Seafood Sticks has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Young S products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Surimi is a primary ingredient, providing a seafood flavor and texture.; Potato and wheat starches serve as binders, contributing to the product's structure.. See the Pros section above.
Young S — Seafood Sticks has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. 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.
This product is flagged for: Contains added sugars, which raise concerns about unnecessary sweetness.; Carmine is an artificial colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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