Ingredient

Salmo Salar Color Added Through Feed

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Role in food
This process is used to enhance the visual appeal of farmed salmon, giving it …

What it is

Salmo Salar is the scientific name for Atlantic salmon. When color is added through feed, it means that pigments, often derived from natural sources like marigold or paprika, are given to the fish as part of their diet. These pigments are then absorbed and deposited in the flesh, influencing its color.

Why it's used

This process is used to enhance the visual appeal of farmed salmon, giving it a more desirable pink or orange hue that consumers often associate with freshness and quality. It is primarily found in farmed Atlantic salmon products.

Health notes

The pigments used in salmon feed are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have also evaluated such colorants. The amounts consumed through salmon are typically within levels considered safe and do not pose a health risk.

Allergen info

Salmon is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. Therefore, Salmo Salar Color Added Through Feed is considered a major allergen.

Products containing Salmo Salar Color Added Through Feed

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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