This private label also failed the test, receiving a "Poor" rating due to mineral oil residues.
. 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 This private label also failed the test, receiving
Despite being the market leader, Iglo's classic fish sticks received a "Poor" ( Mangelhaft ) rating. The primary reasons were high levels of 3-MCPD and MOSH contamination. Rewe (Beste Wahl): For consumers looking to minimize exposure to carcinogens
The 2022 Öko-Test serves as a reminder that brand recognition is not a guarantee of safety or quality. For consumers looking to minimize exposure to carcinogens and mineral oils, the test suggests: the "big names" struggled.
Only two products managed to achieve a "Very Good" ( Sehr Gut ) rating. These were the Frosta Fish Sticks and the Alnatura Fish Sticks (Organic)
The test results were particularly damaging for market leaders. While generic "store brands" often performed surprisingly well, the "big names" struggled.