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Premio Sausage, Chicken, Italian, Sweet 14 oz
Meat
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Premio Sausage, Chicken, Italian, Sweet 14 oz

Premio
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
13g
Protein
480mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Premio Chicken Italian Sweet Sausage (14 oz) is a refrigerated, ready-to-cook link you’d find in the fresh sausage and breakfast meat aisle of a mainstream grocery — shelved near pork and turkey sausages, breakfast links, and packaged Italian-style meats. The packaging is typically vacuum-sealed or in a clear plastic tray with a branded cardboard sleeve that highlights "Real Italian taste," "60% less fat," and "Gluten free." This product fits weekend brunches, casual weeknight pasta or sandwich nights, and game-day grilling where shoppers want a familiar, slightly lighter sausage option. Premio positions itself as an Italian-American, family-friendly brand: traditional flavors (fennel, black pepper, paprika) presented with contemporary health halos like reduced fat, gluten-free and "No MSG added," aimed at mainstream consumers seeking comfort foods with a perceived healthier twist. There’s no organic or certified-natural claim — the product leans on heritage and convenience rather than premium organics. Processing context: it’s an industrially produced fresh sausage made from chicken with small amounts of added sugars and flavoring agents. Sensory details: cooked links deliver a pleasant snap from natural hog casings, a moist, tender interior, and a sweet-savory profile with fennel and smoked-paprika notes; corn syrup and dextrose add a hint of sweetness and caramelization when seared. Rituals include pan-frying for breakfast, slicing into pasta or subs, or grilling for outdoor gatherings. The label copy and nutrition claims create a health-forward tone while the product itself remains a seasoned, convenient processed meat staple in American home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 link
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Protein13g
* 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,, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Spices, (Including, Fennel, &, Black, Pepper),, Vinegar,, Paprika,, Natural, Flavors., Made, with, Natural, Hog, Casings..

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?

This is an industrially formulated sausage containing added sweeteners (corn syrup, dextrose), "natural flavors," and other minor additives, which fits the NOVA definition of an ultra-processed food. Although made from chicken, the combination of multiple industrial ingredients and manufacturing steps places it in NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Premio Sausage, Chicken, Italian, Sweet 14 oz

That depends on what you're looking for! With 13 grams of protein and only 130 calories per link, it can be a great addition to a balanced meal. Just keep in mind that it has a decent amount of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to pair it with low-sodium sides.

Perfect For

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