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Bacon Cheddar Summer Sausage
Contains sodium nitrite
Bacon cheddar summer sausage made with beef, pork bacon and cheddar. The brand says its beef is Montana-raised and grass-fed, but grain-finished; each 57 g serving has 810 mg sodium and the sausage contains sodium nitrite.
$8.49 10 oz · lowest price at Ranch House Meat Co.
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026Key nutrition facts
180caloriesPer serving · 2 PCS (57g)
- Protein
- 9g▼
- Fiber
- 0g
- Added sugar
- 0g
- Sodium
- 810mg▼
- Saturated fat
- 6g▼
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Ingredients: Beef, pork bacon, pork, cheddar cheese, water, salt, sugar, sodium erythorbate, maple syrup, sodium nitrite, brown sugar, sodium phosphate, vegetable color (annatto, paprika), enzymes, potassium sorbate, natamycin, corn syrup, spices, monosodium glutamate, mustard seed, citric acid, dextrose, sodium phosphate, salt, sodium nitrite, dextrose
Product details
Shelf lifeShelf stable until opened; refrigerate after opening
“Shelf stable until opened.” — the product pageYour diet score
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Beef Pork bacon Pork Cheddar cheese Water Salt Sugar Sodium erythorbate Maple syrup Sodium nitrite Brown sugar Sodium phosphate Vegetable color (annatto, paprika) Enzymes Potassium sorbate Natamycin Corn syrup Spices Monosodium glutamate Mustard seed Citric acid Dextrose Sodium phosphate Salt Sodium nitrite Dextrose
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Sourcing
Origin not disclosed on the product page.
Additives9 additives · 1 high risk
Sodium or potassium nitrite (E250, E249)PreservativeHigh risk
Can form nitrosamines in cured meat; IARC classifies processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1), with nitrites a likely contributor.Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.Natamycin (E235)PreservativeLimited risk
An antifungal used on cheese surfaces; EFSA considers it safe at permitted levels.MSG (monosodium glutamate) (E621)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Considered safe; EFSA set an acceptable daily intake in 2017, and some people report short-lived symptoms.Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.