What “fish variety” do you mean in cooking oil?
Cooking oil does not contain a “fish variety” in the usual sense. Oils are typically made from plants (like soybean, canola, olive, sunflower, or palm) or from animals (for example, fish oil is specifically described as such on the label). If a product contains fish-derived ingredients, the label usually says “fish oil” (or names the specific fish source) rather than using the word “variety.”
What if the oil is “fish oil” or “marine oil”?
If the product is actually fish oil, the label may identify the source (for example, “anchovy,” “sardine,” or “salmon”) or it may use broader terms like “fish oil” without a specific species. Without the exact product name or label text, the fish variety can’t be confirmed.
How to check the fish source on a label
To identify the fish variety, look for the ingredient list and the “contains” or “source” language. Examples of what to look for:
- “Fish oil” plus a species name (species = fish variety)
- “Marine oil” (often less specific)
- Any mention of the raw material used to produce the oil
Can fish-derived oils be used in foods labeled as “cooking oil”?
Sometimes products may contain fish-derived additives or flavorings, but a true cooking oil is generally plant- or animal-fat based and is labeled accordingly. If the ingredient list does not mention fish oil (or an ingredient derived from fish), then there is no fish variety to specify.
What I need from you to answer precisely
Send the brand name and the ingredient list (or a photo of the label text). Then the fish variety—if the oil is fish-derived—can be identified from the label.