Sainsbury’s hot smoked mackerel
Unknown brand
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
2
0 we grade moderate or higher
1 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
23.50g
High
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (2)
This label lists 1 acidity regulator and 1 colour.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) (Fish) (96%), Salt, Sweet Chilli Glaze (Sugar, Red Pepper, Spirit Vinegar Powder, Salt, Maize Starch, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Tapioca Starch, Tomato Powder, Citric Acid, Chilli Flakes, Cayenne Pepper, Ginger, Flavouring, Paprika Extract, Capsicum Extract, Sunflower Oil, Onion Oil). Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Safety: Although every care has been taken to remove all bones, some may remain. High in Omega 3: Smoked mackerel is high in long chain omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. A 100g portion of this product provides 654mg of EPA and 1152mg of DHA. Enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. TRAY Recycle FILM Don't Recycle
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.