Weighted as processed meatLow confidence · Scored on 3 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition facts not available. Scored on its ingredients, processing, sourcing and transparency; the Nutrition part is neutral until we can read the label.Your product? Claim this listing to add the label and it’s scored in full.
Nutrition · counts 20%50
Ingredients · counts 25%61
Processing · counts 25%25
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 47
Nutrition 50 · No nutrition facts available; scored mid-range
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage is the delicious answer to weeknight dinners. Fully cooked and ready in minutes, our flavorful smoked sausage is the perfect centerpiece for a farmhouse-quality meal with rich, bold flavor. From soups to stews, it’s an instant family favorite. For a delicious meal the whole family can enjoy, cook this delectable, hot smoked sausage in a skillet and serve with a side of roasted vegetables and potatoes. Includes one 13 oz package of Hillshire Farm Roasted Gar
Additives6 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.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
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.
Rosemary extract (E392)AntioxidantNo risk
A natural antioxidant from rosemary; EFSA considers it 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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