Foppen Salmon

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Is Foppen Salmon healthy?

Foppen Salmon scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains high-quality salmon, which is a beneficial source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

How processed is Foppen Salmon?

Foppen Salmon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Foppen Salmon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Salmon (Salmo salar) counts in its favor; Natural Flavor, Caramel Sugar Syrup are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Foppen Salmon

Foppen
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Hilton Food Group
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product contains high-quality salmon, which is a beneficial source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. However, it is processed and includes ingredients like natural flavors and caramel sugar syrup, which are less desirable due to their potential health concerns and lack of transparency. The presence of these additives and the processing level limit the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 8

Salmon (Salmo salar)
Good

Salmon is a nutritious source of high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for overall health.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Distilled Vinegar Powder
Neutral

This ingredient is used for flavoring and preservation, with no significant positive or negative impact.

Smoke
Neutral

Smoke is used for flavoring and preservation, generally considered safe in processed foods.

Fish Gelatin
Neutral

Sources: cod, pollock and/or haddock. Fish gelatin is a protein source derived from fish, used as a gelling agent with no significant health concerns.

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Transglutaminase
Neutral

Transglutaminase is an enzyme used to improve texture, with no notable health risks when used appropriately.

Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Caramel Sugar Syrup
Bad

Caramel sugar syrup adds sweetness but also increases sugar content, which can be less healthy if consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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