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Aidells All Natural Italian Chicken Sausage
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Aidells All Natural Italian Chicken Sausage

AIDELLS
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
14g
Protein
1g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Aidells All Natural Italian Chicken Sausage is a refrigerated specialty sausage you’ll typically find in the refrigerated prepared meats aisle or nearby the natural/organic meat section, shelved alongside other smoked sausages, bratwurst, and premium hot dogs. Packaged in a 12 oz vacuum-sealed tray, the links are presented as a slightly rustic, chef-driven option for shoppers seeking convenience with a gourmet flair. This product suits weeknight dinners, weekend brunches or casual entertaining — think sautéed and tossed with penne, grilled for a backyard cookout, or sliced into a breakfast skillet. The brand positions itself as small-batch, handcrafted and “all-natural,” leaning on culinary authenticity (mozzarella, roasted garlic, basil) and artisanal smoking to appeal to health-minded but flavor-seeking adults and families who favor premium, clean-label alternatives to mass-market processed meats. Labeling emphasizes “all-natural,” “no added nitrites except those in celery powder,” and “gluten-free,” but it does not carry organic certification. In plain processing terms, this is a smoked, hand-stuffed sausage made from recognizable ingredients with a few processing aids. Sensory notes: expect a pronounced hardwood smoke aroma, a snappy bite from the natural pork casing, moist, finely ground chicken flecked with soft mozzarella, and bursts of basil and roasted garlic; mouthfeel is juicy and slightly fatty with subtle chew from cheese. Rituals around this product tend to be simple and social — quick pan-sautéing, slicing for pizza or sandwiches, or pairing with pasta and a splash of olive oil for a speedy weeknight meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol90mg30%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein14g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Chicken,, mozzarella, cheese, (pasteurized, milk,, cultures,, salt,, enzymes,, cellulose, added, to, prevent, caking),, contains, 2%, or, less, of:, basil,, cultured, celery, powder,, paprika,, parsley,, roasted, garlic, (with, olive, oil),, salt,, sea, salt,, spices,, sugar., Stuffed, in, a, natural, pork, casing..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed meat product made from recognizable ingredients (chicken, cheese, herbs) that is smoked and hand-stuffed, with modest processing aids (cellulose, cultured celery powder, added salt/sugar) rather than the wide array of industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Aidells All Natural Italian Chicken Sausage

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals. This sausage is relatively high in protein and low in sugars, making it a solid choice if you’re looking for a quick protein boost. However, it does have some sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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