Ingredient

Cooked Italian Sausage Crumbles

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cooked Italian sausage crumbles to provide a savory, meaty flavor and texture. …

What it is

Cooked Italian sausage crumbles are pieces of seasoned pork, often mixed with beef, that have been cooked and crumbled. They are typically seasoned with fennel, garlic, and other spices characteristic of Italian sausage.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cooked Italian sausage crumbles to provide a savory, meaty flavor and texture. They are commonly found in frozen dinners, pasta dishes, pizzas, and ready-made combination meals.

Health notes

Cooked Italian sausage crumbles are considered a food ingredient and not subject to specific FDA regulations beyond general food safety standards. They are a source of protein and fat. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated ingredients commonly found in sausages, but specific evaluations for 'cooked Italian sausage crumbles' as a distinct entity are not typically made. Consumption of processed meats like sausage is linked by the WHO/IARC to an increased risk of certain cancers, though the evidence is complex and relates to overall dietary patterns.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, some Italian sausage recipes may contain wheat-based binders or dairy, which would be listed on the product label.

Products containing Cooked Italian Sausage Crumbles

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Heinz Frozen Food Company Italian Sausage Lasagna Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 169kcal 6.8Protein 6.2Fat 13.0Carbs Pesto Ravioli With Spicy Italian Sausage Heinz Frozen Food Company Pesto Ravioli With Spicy Italian Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 51% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 197kcal 8.5Protein 10.9Fat 16.2Carbs Heinz Frozen Food Company Pesto Ravioli With Spicy Italian Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 51% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 197kcal 8.5Protein 10.9Fat 16.2Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Alfredo With Bacon & Sausage Lasagna Layered With Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheeses, Applewood Smoked Bacon And Italian Sausage In A Rich & Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Alfredo With Bacon & Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 186kcal 8.7Protein 11.2Fat 12.5Carbs Conagra Brands Inc BANQUET Basic Rigatoni And Italian Sausage With Meatballs, 8 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 132kcal 5.7Protein 5.3Fat 15.4Carbs Banquet Mega Crustless Supreme Pizza, Frozen Meal, 10 oz. Conagra Brands, Inc Banquet Mega Crustless Supreme Pizza, Frozen Meal, 10 oz. Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 39% DV per serving 173kcal 8.8Protein 13.4Fat 4.2Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc Banquet MEGA Three Meat Frozen Crustless Pizza, 10 oz. Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 68% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 39% DV per serving 177kcal 9.9Protein 13.4Fat 3.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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