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Jones Golden Brown Turkey Links
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Jones Golden Brown Turkey Links

Jones Dairy Farm
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
10g
Protein
420mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jones Dairy Farm Golden Brown Turkey Links arrive in the refrigerated meat case, shelved alongside other breakfast proteins such as pork sausage, bacon, and pre-cooked links. You’ll often find them near eggs, breakfast sandwiches, and packaged breakfast sides — positioned as a convenient ready-to-heat option for morning meals. These 16-oz packs appeal to shoppers making quick breakfast runs, families packing school lunches, or hosts rounding out a brunch spread. The brand leans on heritage and reliability: Jones Dairy Farm projects a midwestern, family-owned sensibility that markets toward busy parents and shoppers seeking a familiar, slightly upmarket alternative to generic brands. Packaging typically features warm, homey imagery and copy that emphasizes flavor and convenience; labels may highlight simple ingredients or “made with turkey” phrasing rather than organic certification, and the product is not usually positioned as organic. In plain terms this is a processed meat product made from turkey blended with water, potato starch and small amounts of sugars and salt to bind and brown. Sensory experience: when heated the links develop a golden-brown exterior with a slight snap, yielding a moist, finely textured interior and a mildly spiced, savory-sweet finish from dextrose and sugar. Packs are usually clear plastic or vacuum-sealed trays that make the product visible on shelf; the typical ritual is quick pan-frying or microwaving for a few minutes before plating with eggs, pancakes, or in a breakfast sandwich. They’re an easy, comforting protein shortcut in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 8
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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

Turkey,, Water,, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Sugar,, Spices..

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 with added starches, sugars, and salt rather than a single whole ingredient, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods). The formulation and packaging are typical of foods modified to enhance shelf life, texture, and flavor but not the highly reformulated industrial products in group 4.

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Common Questions about Jones Golden Brown Turkey Links

The Golden Brown Turkey Links can be a healthy addition to your meal rotation, especially with their high protein content (10g per serving) and relatively low calories (90 per serving). However, it's important to consider your individual dietary needs—what's healthy for one person might not be for another. They do contain sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingnostalgicpractical
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