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Hillshire Farm Hardwood Smoked Beef Summer Sausage, 19 Oz

Contains sodium nitrite

This fully cooked beef summer sausage is naturally hardwood smoked and provides 11 g of protein per 2 oz serving. It has 710 mg of sodium per serving and contains sodium nitrite.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsDairy-freeKeto
$14.54 19 oz · lowest price at Jahmaxx Care Packages
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
190caloriesPer serving · 2 oz (56g)
Protein
11g▼
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
710mg
Saturated fat
7g▼
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Ingredients: Beef, Salt, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Whole Mustard Seed, Dextrose, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Sodium Nitrite
63 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 20%52
Ingredients · counts 25%81
Processing · counts 25%60
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 63
Nutrition 52 · Compared with other processed meats: more saturated fat (7 g), less protein (11 g); no added sugar per 2 oz
Ingredients 81 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Natural flavours (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · Smoked beef sausage with salt, natural flavors and curing ingredients
Sourcing 50 · Made in the USA, but the beef's raising practices and origin aren't stated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list, but no specific beef-raising claims
710 mg sodium per serving
Contains sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−19 for sodium or potassium nitrite, natural flavours
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Ingredients
Beef Salt Natural Flavors Citric Acid Whole Mustard Seed Dextrose Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate) Sodium Nitrite
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Sourcing

Naturally hardwood smoked and expertly seasoned, Hillshire Farm Hardwood Smoked Beef Summer Sausage is packed with rich, smoky flavor in every bite. These delectable smoked meats beef sausages are naturally hardwood and are perfect for appetizers and party platters. Fully cooked and ready to eat, slice and serve in a smoked beef sandwich with sliced cheddar cheese and buttery crackers. Keep one in the kitchen so you always have smoked sausage appetizers for guests. You'll love the aroma and the beef flavor. Feeling bold? Add this to your next sausage bacon breakfast casserole.

Additives5 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.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) (E300)AntioxidantNo risk
Vitamin C, used to keep colour and freshness; safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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