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Venison Sausage ~ made with Blueberries & Merlot Wine

Contains seed oils

Pork and farm-raised venison sausage with blueberries and Merlot wine. It also contains canola and sunflower oils, natural flavors, and sulfiting agents; the farm origin isn't stated.

No artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsDairy-free
$10.00 12oz · lowest price at Chicago Game & Gourmet
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
170caloriesPer serving · 1 Link (85g)
Protein
16g▼
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
120mg▲
Saturated fat
3.5g
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Ingredients: Pork, venison, water, potatoes, salt, sugar, spices, spice extracts (contains canola oil), Merlot wine (contains sulfiting agents), dried blueberries (blueberries, sugar, natural flavor, citric acid, sunflower oil), mustard powder, ground chili powder, herbes de Provence (lavender, spices, canola oil), flavorings (natural flavors), cacao powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dextrose, natural pork casing
Product details
ShippingShips frozenShips frozen
“Shipping: Ships Frozen for freshness and convenience.” — the product page
67 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 20%93
Ingredients · counts 25%86
Processing · counts 25%35
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%52
Why it scores 67
Nutrition 93 · Compared with other processed meats: less sodium (120 mg), less protein (16 g); no added sugar per 1 Link
Ingredients 86 · Canola oil, 8th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); Natural flavours (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 35 · Sausage with natural flavors, spice extracts, seed oils and dextrose
Sourcing 70 · Venison is called farm-raised; its origin and raising details aren't given
Transparency 52 · Full list, but spices and natural flavors are not fully specified
Contains canola and sunflower oils
Contains natural flavors
Contains sulfiting agents
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−4 for natural flavours
ClearShelf standard−10 for canola oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
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Ingredients
Pork Venison Water Potatoes Salt Sugar Spices Spice extracts (contains canola oil) Merlot wine (contains sulfiting agents) Dried blueberries (blueberries, sugar, natural flavor, citric acid, sunflower oil) Mustard powder Ground chili powder Herbes de Provence (lavender, spices, canola oil) Flavorings (natural flavors) Cacao powder Onion powder Garlic powder Dextrose Natural pork casing
19 ingredients 3 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

Venison Sausage with Blueberries and Merlot Wine Indulge in the rich and savory delight of our Venison Sausage, crafted from premium farm-raised venison. This exquisite sausage is enhanced by the sweet and acidic notes of Merlot wine, the natural sweetness of blueberries, and a blend of delicate herbs. The harmonious combination of venison, wine, blueberries, and herbs creates a balanced flavor profile that is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Recipe Ideas: Gourmet Meal:   Serve the sausage with roaste

Additives4 additives · 3 limited risk
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.
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.
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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