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Tilapia

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Is Tilapia healthy?

Tilapia scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This tilapia product is processed and includes carbon monoxide, which is used to maintain the fish's color and can be misleading about its freshness.

How processed is Tilapia?

Tilapia is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tilapia's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tilapia, Carbon Monoxide 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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Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This tilapia product is processed and includes carbon monoxide, which is used to maintain the fish's color and can be misleading about its freshness. While tilapia is a lean source of protein, the use of carbon monoxide is controversial and can detract from the product's overall quality. The processing level and the presence of this additive limit the score, despite the nutritional benefits of tilapia itself.

Key ingredients 2

Tilapia
Bad

Tilapia is often farmed in crowded conditions and may contain contaminants, which can raise concerns about its overall quality and safety.

Carbon Monoxide
Bad

Carbon monoxide is used to preserve the fish's color artificially, which can be misleading about its freshness and quality.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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