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Is Shrimp healthy?

Shrimp scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shrimp product is processed and contains sodium tripolyphosphate, a synthetic additive used to retain moisture, which can increase sodium content and pose health concerns if consumed excessively.

How processed is Shrimp?

Shrimp is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shrimp's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Shrimp counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Shrimp

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Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Wakefern Food Corporation
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This shrimp product is processed and contains sodium tripolyphosphate, a synthetic additive used to retain moisture, which can increase sodium content and pose health concerns if consumed excessively. While shrimp is a good source of protein, the presence of this additive and the processing level limit its health score compared to minimally processed seafood options.

Key ingredients 3

Shrimp
Good

A high-quality source of lean protein and essential micronutrients like selenium and astaxanthin.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor and basic preservation without added minerals.

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Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Neutral

Common food additive used to help retain moisture and improve texture in seafood products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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