Only two products managed to achieve a "Very Good" ( Sehr Gut ) rating. These were the Frosta Fish Sticks and the Alnatura Fish Sticks (Organic)
This private label also failed the test, receiving a "Poor" rating due to mineral oil residues. Only two products managed to achieve a "Very
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." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
The test results were particularly damaging for market leaders. While generic "store brands" often performed surprisingly well, the "big names" struggled. 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:
11 out of 19 products were found to be contaminated with saturated mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOSH analogues). These substances can accumulate in human fatty tissue and the liver, posing long-term health risks.