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Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage

Contains sodium nitrite

Smoked pork-and-beef sausage with cheddar and fresh jalapeños; it is gluten free and made without MSG. It contains sodium nitrite and sodium phosphates.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsKetoContains dairy
$16.00 13 oz · lowest price at Snake River Farms
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
160caloriesPer serving · 2 oz. (57g)
Protein
7g▼
Fiber
—
Added sugar
—
Sodium
425mg▲
Saturated fat
6g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Pork, beef, water, pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], milkfat, sodium phosphate, salt, sorbic acid, annatto coloring), jalapeño peppers, sodium lactate, onion, salt, sodium phosphate, spice, sodium nitrite
65 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatMedium confidence · Scored on 8 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%66
Ingredients · counts 25%67
Processing · counts 25%55
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%70
Why it scores 65
Nutrition 66 · Compared with other processed meats: more saturated fat (6 g), less sodium (425 mg), less protein (7 g); no added sugar per 2 oz.
Ingredients 67 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); 1 more
Processing 55 · Smoked sausage with cheese, sodium lactate, phosphates and sodium nitrite
Sourcing 70 · Brand says cattle graze before formulated-ration finishing; pork origin is unstated
Transparency 70 · Full ingredient list and cattle-raising details; pork sourcing is not specified
Contains sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−33 for sodium or potassium nitrite, added phosphates, annatto and 1 more
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Pork Beef Water Pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], milkfat, sodium phosphate, salt, sorbic acid, annatto coloring) Jalapeño peppers Sodium lactate Onion Salt Sodium phosphate Spice Sodium nitrite
11 ingredients 3 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 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.
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.
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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