Homemade Taramasalata — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Homemade Taramasalata by Homemade Taramasalata OKAY — score 60/90.

A simple, short-list fish roe dip, but it's mostly oil with only 10% actual roe, so it's calorie-dense and fatty.

Why this verdict

• Short, recognizable ingredient list with no artificial additives or stabilizers
• Roe is only 10%; refined vegetable oil and olive oil make up most of the jar
• Very high fat and calorie density, plus salt from the cured roe
• Cleaner than supermarket pink versions that hide dyes and thickeners

Ingredients (4)

• Smoked cod roe (10%) (moderate) — Cured fish roe is rich in omega-3s, vitamin B12 and D, but it's salt-cured so it carries significant sodium.
• Vegetable Oil (moderate) — Refined oil padding the fat content beyond the butter.
• olive oil (safe) — A heart-friendly oil, far better than the sunflower/palm oils most snacks use.
• GARLIC (safe) — Whole garlic, flavor and minor health benefits.