Only two products managed to achieve a "Very Good" ( Sehr Gut ) rating. These were the Frosta Fish Sticks and the Alnatura Fish Sticks (Organic)
Limiting consumption of breaded, pre-fried products for children, as they are most vulnerable to 3-MCPD exposure. Only two products managed to achieve a "Very
The test results were particularly damaging for market leaders. While generic "store brands" often performed surprisingly well, the "big names" struggled. The most alarming discovery was the presence of
Several brands contained elevated levels of 3-MCPD, a contaminant that forms during the industrial processing of fats and oils (used in the breading). The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies 3-MCPD as "possibly carcinogenic to humans." Conclusion and Consumer Recommendations
The investigation focused on several critical pillars: ingredients, pollutants, and the sustainability of the fishing practices used. The most alarming discovery was the presence of harmful substances in nearly half of the products tested.
. Both brands stood out for their lack of harmful contaminants and their superior commitment to sustainable fishing and supply chain transparency. Conclusion and Consumer Recommendations