Mild Italian Pork Sausage
What You Should Know
Find this in the refrigerated meat case or at the butcher counter — the kind of mild Italian pork sausage you pull out for weekend breakfasts, backyard grills, or a quick pasta night. The vibe is comforting and indulgent: recognizable pork and a simple spice blend, while the grinding, mixing and stuffing into casings (and the relatively high sodium) point to a processed-meat product rather than a highly industrial ultra-processed formulation.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Pork, Pork, Casing, Italian, Seasoning, (spices,, sea, salt,, organic, canola, oil,, garlic,, parsley,, paprika, extract)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •organic canola oil - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Ingredients are mostly whole components (pork, natural casing, spices) with no obvious industrial additives or emulsifiers, consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed foods). Mechanical processing (grinding, stuffing) and added salt for preservation explain the product's texture and sodium level.
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Common Questions about Mild Italian Pork Sausage
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 22 grams of protein and only 1 gram of carbs per serving, it can definitely fit into a high-protein diet or a keto-friendly meal plan. Just keep in mind that it does have some sodium (530 mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.