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Apple Sage Sausage, 12.95 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Apple Sage Sausage, 12.95 OZ

FIELD ROAST
Available at Whole Foods
240
Calories
24g
Protein
5g
Sugars
630mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated plant-based or meat-alternative section and reach for it when planning weekend brunches, backyard grills, or quick weeknight dinners. It gives a nostalgic, comforting sausage vibe with apple-sage sweetness, but the uniform texture and bite come from industrially processed ingredients (isolated wheat gluten, added oils, yeast extracts and smoke flavor), signaling a highly formulated product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 LINK
Servings per Container: 4
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars5g
Protein24g
* 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

WATER, WHEAT, GLUTEN, SOYBEAN, OIL, DRIED, APPLES, YUKON, GOLD, POTATOES, YEAST, EXTRACT., CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, ONION, POWDER, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT, GARLIC, SPICES, CULTURED, SUGAR, SEA, SALT, INACTIVE, YEAST, RUBBED, SAGE, VINEGAR, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains isolated and fractionated ingredients (wheat gluten, soybean oil), flavor enhancers (yeast extract, natural smoke flavor) and other additives typical of industrial formulations, matching NOVA 4. The product is a reformulated, ready-to-eat meat analogue rather than a minimally processed whole-food item.

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Common Questions about Apple Sage Sausage, 12.95 OZ

The Apple Sage Sausage packs a punch with 24 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per link, making it a solid option for a hearty meal. However, with 630 mg of sodium, it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake. Think of it as a tasty treat rather than an everyday staple!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
$6.99
per package