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Is Surimi Crabsticks Msc 120g Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Fiskemannen

Fiskemannen's Surimi Crabsticks Msc 120g is reviewed here as a food. 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 Aroma, Colorant E160c, Colorant E160d.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product contains surimi (57%), primarily from Alaska pollock, along with stabilizers and flavor enhancers. The presence of multiple additives raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Contains multiple stabilizers (E420, E450, E451, E452) which may raise concerns about processed additives.

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 surimi derived from Alaska pollock, a common seafood source.
  • Includes egg white, which adds protein content.
  • Water is the primary ingredient, indicating a low-calorie base.
  • Stabilizers help maintain texture and consistency.

Concerns

  • Contains multiple stabilizers (E420, E450, E451, E452) which may raise concerns about processed additives.
  • Includes sugar, which is unnecessary in a seafood product.
  • Flavor enhancers (E635, E640) may indicate artificial flavoring.
  • Colorants (E160c, E160d) suggest the use of artificial coloring agents.

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 food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Surimi safe in this food?

    Medium

    Surimi is used here as base. Surimi is a processed seafood product made from fish, primarily Alaska pollock, used as a base for crabsticks. Its processing raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Surimi 57 % [hvitfisk 52 % (alaska pollock og/eller stillehavslysing), stabilisator (e420, e450, e451, e452), sukker]

    Read the full ingredient profile for Surimi

  • Is Water safe in this food?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as a primary ingredient, contributing to the product's moisture content and low-calorie nature. It is essential for texture.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: vann

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?

    Medium

    Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture. However, it is a processed ingredient that may raise gluten concerns.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: hvetestivelse

    Read the full ingredient profile for Wheat Starch

  • Is Egg White safe in this food?

    Good

    Egg White is used here as base. Egg white adds protein and helps bind ingredients together, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: eggehvite

    Read the full ingredient profile for Egg White

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included, which is not typical for seafood products and raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: sukker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Rehydrated Egg Powder safe in this food?

    Medium

    Rehydrated Egg Powder is used here as base. Rehydrated egg powder is used for binding and adds protein, but its processing raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: rehydrert eggepulver

    Read the full ingredient profile for Rehydrated Egg Powder

  • Is Aroma safe in this food?

    Bad

    Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma includes shellfish and flavor enhancers, which may indicate artificial flavoring and raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: aroma (inneholder skalldyr og smaksforsterker (e635, e640)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Aroma

  • Is Colorant E160c safe in this food?

    Bad

    Colorant E160c is used here as colorant. Colorant E160c is a synthetic coloring agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: fargestoff (e160c

    Read the full ingredient profile for Colorant E160c

  • Is Colorant E160d safe in this food?

    Bad

    Colorant E160d is used here as colorant. Colorant E160d is another synthetic coloring agent, contributing to the product's artificial appearance.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: e160d

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: 4046075

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Allergens detected: shellfish , egg , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Contains multiple stabilizers (E420, E450, E451, E452) which may raise concerns about processed additives.; Includes sugar, which is unnecessary in a seafood product.; Flavor enhancers (E635, E640) may indicate artificial flavoring.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Fiskemannen — Surimi Crabsticks Msc 120g 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.
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.
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Fiskemannen — Surimi Crabsticks Msc 120g 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains surimi derived from Alaska pollock, a common seafood source.; Includes egg white, which adds protein content.; Water is the primary ingredient, indicating a low-calorie base.. See the Pros section above.
The product contains surimi (57%), primarily from Alaska pollock, along with stabilizers and flavor enhancers. The presence of multiple additives raises quality concerns. 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.
Fiskemannen — Surimi Crabsticks Msc 120g 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.
Fiskemannen — Surimi Crabsticks Msc 120g has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.

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