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Anchovy Paste

Low concern

Anchovy paste is a conventional fish product. Fish is a major allergen requiring declaration, and high-sodium content from salt curing is a labeling/dietary consideration.

Found in

350 products

What it is

Salt-cured anchovies blended into a paste, sometimes with oil and vinegar.

Umami-rich flavoring base.

Why it's flagged

fish allergen
high sodium

What regulators actually say

"Fish is one of the major food allergens identified by FALCPA."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food; fish allergen declaration required.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; fish allergen declaration required.

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