specular

Specular reflections are sometimes close to unavoidable. But are some acceptable. Am looking through photos for my book and am trying to decide which to use and which to delete. Specular reflections. In that context, what do you think of this?

Am trying to take on board all that I've learned here but am still getting specular highlights. And I added a layer of tracing paper over my softbox diffuser. They are very close to one another. They could most likely be removed easily in post. But is is possible to shoot food without...