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Bob Evans Maple Sausage Links
Meat
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Bob Evans Maple Sausage Links

Bob Evans
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
10g
Protein
2g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob Evans Maple Sausage Links are a familiar refrigerated breakfast meat you’ll spot in the refrigerated packaged meats section, usually shelved near bacon, breakfast sausages, breakfast sandwiches, and pre-cooked breakfast items. Packaged as a 12‑oz tray or vacuum pack with photographic branding that leans on “homestyle” farm imagery, they read as an easy, comfort-food option for shoppers. Occasions where these appear include quick weekday breakfasts, leisurely weekend brunches, and tailgate or game-day spreads where people want ready-to-heat protein with a sweet-savory hit. The Bob Evans brand positions itself as approachable, family-oriented and nostalgia-tinged — evoking diner breakfasts, small-town farms, and parents buying convenient foods for kids. Label copy emphasizes maple flavor and traditional breakfast pairing rather than organic certification or wellness claims; there are no organic seals and the product uses both natural and artificial flavoring, so any “homestyle” look is largely brand styling rather than a formal “natural” or organic guarantee. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience sausage made from pork with added flavorings, sugars, functional salts, and a collagen casing to hold shape. Sensory details: links have a glossy brown exterior from the casing and caramel coloring, a light snap when bitten, juicy and slightly chewy interior, and a sweet maple top note balanced by pork umami and salt. Typical rituals include pan‑frying or heating in the microwave for a few minutes, plating alongside eggs and pancakes, or slicing for breakfast sandwiches. Its packaging and flavor profile make it an easy, comforting shortcut in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein10g
* 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

Pork,, Maple, Flavor, (Sugar,, Maple, Sugar, Powder,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Maple, Syrup,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Caramel, Color),, Water,, Seasoning, (Salt,, Dextrose,, Spices,, Flavoring),, Potassium, Lactate., Formed, in, a, Beef, Collagen, Casing..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations (maple flavor blends, dextrose, potassium lactate, caramel color) and a collagen casing, indicating extensive industrial processing and additives typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Bob Evans Maple Sausage Links

The Maple Sausage Links can be a tasty addition to your breakfast, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. They pack a decent protein punch at 10g per serving, but they also come with 13g of fat and 370mg of sodium. If you're watching your fat or sodium intake, you might want to enjoy these in moderation!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
road-trip

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