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Al Fresco Sweet Apple Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage
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Al Fresco Sweet Apple Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage

Al Fresco
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
12g
Protein
8g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Al Fresco Sweet Apple Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage is a refrigerated specialty sausage you'll typically find in the deli or prepared-meat aisle near other chicken or turkey sausages, bratwurst, and premium hot dogs — often displayed alongside refrigerated breakfast links and grilling-ready proteins. Packaged in a vacuum-sealed plastic tray with a clear film, the product reads as a cleaner-label alternative: emphasis on chicken, maple syrup, brown sugar and dried apples rather than industrial-sounding additives. It suits quick weekend brunches, kid-friendly weeknight dinners, tailgate and game-day spreads, or packed lunches for parents seeking a portable protein option. Al Fresco positions itself as a better-for-you, approachable brand aimed at health-conscious families and millennial shoppers who want familiar comfort foods with simpler ingredient lists; marketing leans into naturalness, lean poultry, and artisanal flavors rather than indulgent decadence. Labels often carry health-halo cues — “pure maple syrup,” “made with chicken,” and minimal ingredient lists — but this product is not certified organic and does not sport explicit organic seals. In plain language it’s a cooked, packaged sausage: ground meat combined with sweeteners and fruit, formed into casings and heat-treated for convenience. Sensory experience: a snappy casing (calcium alginate or natural pork), tender, juicy interior with sweet notes from maple and brown sugar and little bursts of dried apple; mild spice and a slightly caramelized surface if pan-seared. Rituals include quick skillet browning for brunch plates, slicing for sandwiches, or popping straight from the package into a picnic or lunchbox. Overall, it reads as a mainstream, convenience-forward product that balances familiar breakfast sweetness with a lean-protein image.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein12g
* 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,, Pure, Maple, Syrup,, Brown, Sugar,, Dried, Apples, (Unsulfured),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Sea, Salt,, Spices,, Lemon, Juice,, Made, with, Calcium, Alginate, Casings, or, Natural, Pork, Casings..

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 whole-food ingredients (chicken, maple syrup, apples) with added salt and sweeteners and industrial casing and cooking; it fits NOVA group 3 as a processed food rather than an ultra-processed formulation with many additives.

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Common Questions about Al Fresco Sweet Apple Fully Cooked Chicken Sausage

Whether the Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage is healthy really depends on your dietary goals. At 120 calories and 12 grams of protein per serving, it can be a solid choice for a protein boost. Just keep in mind it has added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to balance it with lower-sugar options.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
back-to-school

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