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Smoked salmon

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Is Smoked salmon healthy?

Smoked salmon scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This smoked salmon has a simple ingredient list with high-quality salmon as the primary component, providing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

How processed is Smoked salmon?

Smoked salmon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Smoked salmon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Salmon (salmo salar), Sea salt count in its favor; Demerara sugar 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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80 Good

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by TDR Capital
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This smoked salmon has a simple ingredient list with high-quality salmon as the primary component, providing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and protein. However, it is a processed food due to the smoking process and the addition of demerara sugar, which slightly detracts from its overall healthiness. The presence of added sugar and salt, while minimal, also influences the processing level and impacts the score.

Key ingredients 3

Salmon (salmo salar)
Good

Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein, supporting heart and brain health.

Sea salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Demerara sugar
Bad

Demerara sugar adds sweetness and flavor but contributes to added sugars and calories, which may impact health if consumed excessively.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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