Anchovy Paste

Also listed as Anchovy Tube Paste.

Seafood

This is what the ingredient is.

Anchovy paste is finely ground salted anchovies in a tube. Labels may say anchovy paste.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is squeezed into dressings, sauces, and Caesar-style recipes.

Here is what food agencies say.

Anchovy products fall under FDA seafood labeling and allergen rules.

Here is what research has found.

Fish allergen presence is expected; mislabeling can drive recalls.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Contains fish. Keep refrigerated after opening.

Sources

  • FDA Food Labeling
  • USDA FSIS
  • FDA Recalls

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/18/2026