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Anchovy Filets
Anchovy Filets
Moderate concern
Anchovy filets are a whole food but a major fish allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA. Cured anchovies in salt/oil are very high in sodium.
Found in
22 products
What it is
Filleted anchovies (small fish from the family Engraulidae), typically cured in salt and packed in oil.
Protein/umami ingredient and flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- Fish allergen (major)
- Very high sodium when cured/salted
What regulators actually say
"Best Choices ... eat 2 to 3 servings a week ... Anchovy ... [is in the Best Choices list for low mercury]."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; fish is a major FALCPA allergen
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; fish is a regulated allergen under EU 1169/2011
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