Is Smoked Sardines in Oil Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gomes Da Costa
This page reviews Smoked Sardines in Oil by Gomes Da Costa as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sardines and soybean oil, with natural smoke flavoring. The presence of soybean oil raises concerns about processed oils, impacting the overall rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sardines and soybean oil, with natural smoke flavoring. The presence of soybean oil raises concerns about processed oils, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Soybean oil is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing and quality.
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.
- Natural smoke flavor enhances the taste without artificial additives.
- Contains no artificial preservatives, indicating a more natural composition.
Concerns
- Soybean oil is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing and quality.
- High sodium content from added salt could be a concern for those monitoring 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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Sardines safe in this snack?
Good
Sardines is used here as base. Sardines are a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sardinhas
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a refined oil used for preservation and texture, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: óleo de soja
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a diluent and helps maintain the product's moisture content, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: água
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to higher sodium levels, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Natural Smoke Flavor safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Smoke Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural smoke flavoring adds a distinct taste without synthetic additives, supporting a more natural profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma natural de fumaça
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: 4110111
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