Private Selection Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, Applewood Smoked — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Private Selection Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, Applewood Smoked by Private Selections OKAY — score 62/90.

Real wild sockeye salmon with great protein and omega-3s, but it's cured with sodium nitrite, the same preservative used in processed meats.

Why this verdict

• Wild sockeye is a high-quality whole protein with real omega-3s
• Short 4-ingredient list, no fillers, sugars, or refined oils
• Cured with sodium nitrite, the preservative tied to nitrosamine formation
• High sodium from smoking and curing

Ingredients (4)

• Sockeye salmon (safe) — Whole wild fish, high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Sodium Nitrite (avoid) — The curing agent behind bacon's color and shelf life. Under high heat it forms nitrosamines; processed meat cured with it is a WHO Group 1 carcinogen.
• Natural hardwood smoke (safe) — Real smoke flavor rather than added liquid smoke.

Healthier alternatives

• Kirkland Signature Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon