Filling: Turkey Sausage

Turkey sausage is a processed meat product made from ground turkey, seasoned with spices, and often mixed with other ingredients like binders and flavorings. It is typically cooked before being used as a filling. The "sausage" designation refers to the ground and seasoned meat, often encased or formed into patties.

Turkey sausage is added to foods for its savory flavor and protein content. Manufacturers use it in a variety of breakfast items, frozen meals, and baked goods to provide a meat component. Its texture and taste make it a popular alternative to pork sausage.

Turkey sausage is a source of protein and can be lower in saturated fat than pork sausage. However, like other processed meats, it can be high in sodium. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates processed meats. Health authorities generally recommend limiting intake of processed meats as part of a balanced diet. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans.