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Is Shrimp healthy?

Shrimp scores 65/100 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, an 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, Sodium Tripolyphosphate is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Wicked Kitchen
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This shrimp product is processed and contains sodium tripolyphosphate, an additive used to retain moisture, which can increase sodium content and pose health concerns if consumed excessively. While shrimp is a nutrient-dense source of protein, the presence of this synthetic compound and the processing level limit its health rating. The product's clean label and lack of other harmful additives help maintain a moderate score.

Key ingredients 4

Farm Raised White Shrimp
Neutral

Farm raised white shrimp is a common seafood choice, providing protein and nutrients without strong positive or negative connotations.

Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base in many food products and is essential for hydration, with no particular positive or negative impact.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Bad

Sodium tripolyphosphate is used to retain moisture but may be considered less desirable due to its processing nature and potential additive concerns.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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