Is Kirkland Fish Oil ultra-processed?

400 softgels Vitamin supplements Sold in the United States

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Fish Oil, Gelatin (ultra-processing marker) (Porcine), Glycerin (ultra-processing marker), Water, Tocopherols

Additives: E306 Tocopherol-rich extract , E422 Glycerol , E428 Gelatine

As written on the pack

Fish Oil, Gelatin (Porcine), Glycerin, Water, Tocopherols

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E422 Glycerol Glycerol is a sweet-tasting liquid used to keep products moist and soft.
E428 Gelatine Gelatine is a gelling agent made from collagen in animal skin and bones.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 14th. 91% of the vitamin supplements here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0096619926626, last edited 27 August 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.