Is Wild Cod Fillet Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orca Bay Seafoods
Wild Cod Fillet is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Orca Bay Seafoods. 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 Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes Pacific cod and various seasonings. However, the presence of sugar and maltodextrin raises concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar and maltodextrin are added, indicating the presence of processed ingredients that may raise quality 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
- Pacific cod is a natural source of protein, contributing positively to the product's quality.
- Lime oil and cilantro provide natural flavoring, enhancing the taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Sugar and maltodextrin are added, indicating the presence of processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
- Dextrose is another added sugar, which can contribute to unnecessary sweetness in the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- 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 Pacific Cod safe in this food?
Good
Pacific Cod is used here as base. Pacific cod is a natural fish source providing protein and essential nutrients, supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PACIFIC COD (GADUS MACROCEPHALUS)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this product, ensuring proper texture and moisture content without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Chili Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Chili Pepper is used here as flavor. Chili pepper adds natural heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CHILI PEPPER
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer, used to improve taste without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which may raise concerns about its impact on health.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRIN
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is another added sugar that can increase sweetness, contributing to the overall processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is Lime Peel safe in this food?
Good
Lime Peel is used here as flavor. Lime peel provides natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the product's taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LIME PEEL
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Is Cilantro safe in this food?
Good
Cilantro is used here as flavor. Cilantro adds a fresh herbal flavor, contributing positively to the taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CILANTRO
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Is Lime Oil safe in this food?
Good
Lime Oil is used here as flavor. Lime oil enhances flavor with a natural citrus note, supporting the product's quality without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LIME OIL
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Is Red Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Red pepper adds color and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: RED PEPPER
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: 2412554
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