Is Shrimp Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Royal Greenland
Shrimp is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Royal Greenland. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes E211 (sodium benzoate) and E202 (potassium sorbate) as preservatives, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
E211 (sodium benzoate) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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
- Contains shrimp (Pandalus borealis), a natural seafood source.
- Water and salt are simple, common ingredients with minimal processing.
Concerns
- E211 (sodium benzoate) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- E202 (potassium sorbate) is another synthetic preservative, indicating a processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Shrimp safe in this food?
Good
Shrimp is used here as base. Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) is a natural seafood ingredient providing flavor and protein. Sourced from the North Atlantic, it is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: Nordhavsräkor (kräftdjur)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the product, contributing to texture without safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, a common and safe ingredient in food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is used to regulate acidity, which can enhance flavor but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E330)
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises concerns about potential health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E211)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is another synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but may pose safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E202)
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: 4004770
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