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Opa's Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage
Contains sodium nitrite
Fully cooked beef-and-pork sausage with cheddar and jalapeño, made locally in small batches in Fredericksburg, Texas. It has 610 mg sodium per 2 oz serving and contains sodium nitrite and artificial flavor.
$29.95 lowest price at Opa's Smoked Meats
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026Key nutrition facts
160caloriesPer serving · 2 oz. (56g)
- Protein
- 7g▼
- Fiber
- 1g
- Added sugar
- —
- Sodium
- 610mg
- Saturated fat
- 6g▼
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Ingredients: BEEF, PORK, PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID, ANNATTO COLORING), WATER, SEASONING (SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SPICE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, GARLIC POWDER), SODIUM LACTATE, DEHYDRATED JALAPEÑO (DEHYDRATED JALAPEÑO, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NOT MORE THAN 2% SOYBEAN OIL), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRITE
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score ENOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
Product details
ShippingInsulated box with gel packs; ships coldInsulated boxIce packsShips cold
“Orders that contain smoked meats are packed in insulated containers with gel packs.” — the brand’s shipping and store pagesYour diet score
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Ingredients
BEEF PORK PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID, ANNATTO COLORING) WATER SEASONING (SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SPICE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, GARLIC POWDER) SODIUM LACTATE DEHYDRATED JALAPEÑO (DEHYDRATED JALAPEÑO, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NOT MORE THAN 2% SOYBEAN OIL) SODIUM PHOSPHATE SODIUM NITRITE
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Sourcing
Origin not disclosed on the product page.
Additives8 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.Artificial flavoursFlavouringModerate risk
Undisclosed synthetic compounds; the FDA delisted seven synthetic flavours in 2018 after cancer findings in animals.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.Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.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.