Common questions

Is Argentine Red - Raw Shrimp healthy?

Argentine Red - Raw Shrimp scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains raw shrimp, which is a high-quality protein source with beneficial nutrients, but it also includes sodium metabisulfite, a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

How processed is Argentine Red - Raw Shrimp?

Argentine Red - Raw Shrimp is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Argentine Red - Raw Shrimp's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sodium Metabisulfite 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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Argentine Red - Raw Shrimp

Name: Argentine Red - Raw Shrimp
Brand: Wellesley

Wellesley

Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by BJ's Wholesale Club

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This product contains raw shrimp, which is a high-quality protein source with beneficial nutrients, but it also includes sodium metabisulfite, a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The presence of this additive and the moderate level of processing limit the overall healthiness of the product, despite its nutritional benefits.

Key ingredients 3

RAW SHRIMP

Neutral

Raw shrimp is a natural seafood ingredient that provides high-quality protein and essential nutrients without added processing.

SALT

Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor but is generally neutral in health impact when consumed in moderation.

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Sodium Metabisulfite

Bad

Sodium Metabisulfite is a preservative that can cause sensitivities in some individuals and is considered less desirable in food products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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