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Arctic Char

Low concern

Arctic char is a salmonid fish providing high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA), and vitamin D. Low in mercury; FDA/EPA list salmonids among 'Best Choices'.

Found in

5 products

What it is

Cold-water salmonid fish (Salvelinus alpinus), related to salmon and trout.

Whole-food fish.

Why it's flagged

fish allergen (FALCPA)

What regulators actually say

"FDA/EPA fish advice: 'Best Choices' fish (low mercury, eat 2-3 servings/week) include salmon, trout (which includes char-family salmonids)."

FDA - Advice About Eating Fish — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food fish; FALCPA fish allergen labeling required.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; fish listed allergen under Reg (EU) 1169/2011.

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