Norwegian Smoked Salmon

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Common questions

Is Norwegian Smoked Salmon healthy?

Norwegian Smoked Salmon scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This smoked salmon product is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring high-quality Norwegian Atlantic Salmon and sea salt.

How processed is Norwegian Smoked Salmon?

Norwegian Smoked Salmon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Norwegian Smoked Salmon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Norwegian Atlantic Salmon, Sea Salt count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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At a glance

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

This smoked salmon product is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring high-quality Norwegian Atlantic Salmon and sea salt. However, the use of transglutaminase, an enzyme used in food processing, introduces a level of controversy and processing that affects the score. The product's processing level limits its maximum potential score, despite its beneficial nutritional profile.

Key ingredients 6

Norwegian Atlantic Salmon
Good

This ingredient is a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart and brain health.

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor naturally, making it a healthier seasoning option.

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Pepper
Neutral

Pepper adds flavor without significant nutritional impact, serving as a common spice in culinary use.

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Natural Wood Smoke
Neutral

Natural wood smoke imparts traditional flavor to the salmon without added chemicals, maintaining a natural preparation method.

Fish Gelatin
Neutral

Fish gelatin acts as a binding agent, helping to preserve texture and shape without affecting nutritional value significantly.

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Transglutaminase
Neutral

Transglutaminase is used to improve texture and binding in processed foods, with no significant health concerns when used appropriately.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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