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Summer Sausage

Contains sodium nitrite

This smoked summer sausage is made with beef sourced exclusively from Estes Farms; the cattle are grass-fed and grain-finished. It also contains corn syrup solids, sodium nitrite and sodium tripolyphosphate.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsGrass-fedDairy-freeContains corn
$10.00 lowest price at Cassidy Station
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts

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Ingredients: BEEF, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SPICES, MUSTARD, SODIUM TRIPOLY PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRITE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE
62 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatLow confidence · Scored on 4 of 11 inputs, 3 claims 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%67
Processing · counts 25%48
Sourcing · counts 15%78
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 62
Nutrition 50 · No nutrition facts available; scored mid-range
Ingredients 67 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); Corn syrup solids, 4th ingredient (added sugar, −8)
Processing 48 · Smoked sausage with corn syrup solids, phosphate and nitrite
Sourcing 78 · Grass-fed, grain-finished cattle sourced exclusively from Estes Farms
Transparency 75 · Full ingredient list, named farm and specific raising claims
Contains corn syrup solids
Contains sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for corn syrup solids
Varies by additive−25 for sodium or potassium nitrite, added phosphates
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
BEEF WATER SALT CORN SYRUP SOLIDS SPICES MUSTARD SODIUM TRIPOLY PHOSPHATE SODIUM NITRITE DEHYDRATED GARLIC CITRIC ACID SODIUM ERYTHORBATE
11 ingredients 3 to avoid
Sourcing

Savor the robust flavors of our USDA inspected summer sausage at Cassidy Meat Co. Crafted from grass-fed, grain-finished cattle sourced exclusively from Estes Farms at Cassidy Station, our summer sausage embodies exceptional quality and taste. Our summer sausage is meticulously seasoned and smoked to perfection, offering a blend of savory spices and a hint of smokiness that delights the palate. Whether enjoyed as a snack, sliced on a charcuterie board, or incorporated into recipes, our summer sausage promises a gourmet experience. At Cassidy Meat Co., we uphold rigorous standa

Additives3 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 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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