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
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.
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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]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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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