Is Tomato Herring 380g Fiskemannen Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unil AS
Unil AS's Tomato Herring 380g Fiskemannen is reviewed here as a snack. 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 Preservative E202 E211.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tomato sauce with preservatives like sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202), indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202), which are synthetic preservatives that raise 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 herring, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, contributing to its nutritional profile.
- Tomato sauce provides flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Concerns
- Includes sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202), which are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.
- High sugar content from both the tomato sauce and marinated herring may indicate excessive processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree is a natural ingredient providing flavor and moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in the tomato sauce and herring, but its high presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in the sauce and herring, essential for texture and consistency without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vann
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Is Vinegar safe in this snack?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar acts as an acidulant, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's safety.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: eddik
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that adds richness but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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Is Coriander safe in this snack?
Good
Coriander is used here as flavor. Coriander is a natural herb that enhances flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: koriander
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Is Thickening Agent E412 E415 safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickening Agent E412 E415 is used here as thickener. These thickening agents improve texture but are processed additives that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (e412, e415)
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Is Preservative E202 E211 safe in this snack?
Bad
Preservative E202 E211 is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202) are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns due to their processed nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (e202, e211)
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Is Acid Regulators E296 E330 safe in this snack?
Medium
Acid Regulators E296 E330 is used here as acidulant. These acid regulators help maintain pH balance but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (e296, e330)
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Is Marinated Herring safe in this snack?
Good
Marinated Herring is used here as base. Marinated herring provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the nutritional value of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: marinerte sildebiter
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like pepper and ginger enhance flavor, adding complexity to the taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder (sandeltremel, pepper, allehånde, kanel, ingefær, muskat, nellik, oregano, laurbær)
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Is Onion safe in this snack?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the product without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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: 4045701
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