2022---fischst-bchen-im--ko-test--beliebte-marken-fallen-durch May 2026

Prioritizing brands that scored "Very Good," specifically Frosta and Alnatura .

. Both brands stood out for their lack of harmful contaminants and their superior commitment to sustainable fishing and supply chain transparency. Conclusion and Consumer Recommendations Summary of Key Findings Several brands contained elevated

The 2022 evaluation by Öko-Test revealed significant quality discrepancies in one of Germany's most popular frozen convenience foods: fish sticks. Out of 19 products tested, including both conventional and organic options, the results were sobering. Many established, high-profile brands failed to meet basic health and sustainability standards, primarily due to chemical contamination and transparency issues in the supply chain. Summary of Key Findings Rewe (Beste Wahl):

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." including both conventional and organic options

This private label also failed the test, receiving a "Poor" rating due to mineral oil residues.

While most brands used MSC-certified fish, the test found that "certified" did not always equate to "sustainable" in practice. Brands often lacked transparency regarding the exact catch methods and the specific fishing grounds used. Performance of Major Brands

Despite being the market leader, Iglo's classic fish sticks received a "Poor" ( Mangelhaft ) rating. The primary reasons were high levels of 3-MCPD and MOSH contamination. Rewe (Beste Wahl):