Is Wild Salmon Fillet Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Anna's Best
Anna's Best's Wild Salmon Fillet is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Lemon Flavor, Natural Flavors.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes Pacific red salmon (74%) and a herb butter preparation. While salmon is a good source of omega-3, the herb butter contains processed ingredients that raise quality concerns.
Main concern
The herb butter contains processed ingredients like thickener (guar gum) and artificial flavors, which lower 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
- Pacific red salmon is a high-quality fish, providing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
- The herb butter preparation adds flavor and contains natural herbs, enhancing taste.
Concerns
- The herb butter contains processed ingredients like thickener (guar gum) and artificial flavors, which lower quality.
- Marinade includes oils and natural flavors, which may raise concerns about processing.
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 Pacific Red Salmon safe in this food?
Good
Pacific Red Salmon is used here as base. Pacific red salmon is a high-quality fish providing essential omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Saumon rouge du Pacifique (Oncorhynchus nerka)
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Is Butter safe in this food?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a dairy product that adds richness and flavor but is high in saturated fat, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust consistency and moisture in food products, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as natural_extract. Natural herbs enhance flavor and provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: herbes aromatiques
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic is known for its flavor and potential health benefits, adding to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ail
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel de cuisine
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is a common cooking oil that is often refined, which may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de colza
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Is Pepper Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Pepper Extract is used here as flavor. Pepper extract is used for flavoring but may be processed, which can affect overall ingredient quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de poivre
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Is Lemon Flavor safe in this food?
Bad
Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Lemon flavor is often artificial and may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme de citron
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but can be processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de levure
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that is derived from guar beans, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomme guar
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as natural_extract. Spices add flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: épices
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food products but is often refined, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can be derived from various sources and may include synthetic components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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Is Onions safe in this food?
Good
Onions is used here as natural_extract. Onions provide flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: oignons
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Is Herbs Dill safe in this food?
Good
Herbs Dill is used here as natural_extract. Dill is a natural herb that enhances flavor and may offer some health benefits, positively impacting quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: herbes aromatiques (contiennent aneth 0,04%)
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Is Lemons safe in this food?
Good
Lemons is used here as natural_extract. Lemons provide flavor and vitamin C, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: citrons 0,4%
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: 4095612
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