Ingredient

Sausage: Mechanically Separated Chicken

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use MSC as a cost-effective way to add poultry meat to processed foods. …

What it is

Mechanically separated chicken (MSC) is a paste-like poultry product made from chicken carcasses after the valuable meat has been removed. The remaining meat, skin, and bones are forced through a sieve or grinder to create a smooth, uniform product.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use MSC as a cost-effective way to add poultry meat to processed foods. It is commonly found in sausages, hot dogs, bologna, and other processed meat products where a smooth texture is desired.

Health notes

In the US, MSC is permitted in certain processed meat products according to FDA regulations. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated MSC. While generally recognized as safe when produced under sanitary conditions, some consumers prefer to avoid it due to its processing method.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Sausage: Mechanically Separated Chicken

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HARGIS HOUSE Hargis House, Barbecue Vienna Sausages Canned Meat High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 183kcal 8.3Protein 13.3Fat 5Carbs Kingston Marketing Co BBQ Seasoned Vienna Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 173kcal 9.3Protein 13.3Fat 5.3Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Vienna Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 200kcal 11.7Protein 16.7Fat 1.7Carbs Chicken Vienna Sausages In Chicken Broth Goya Foods, Inc. Chicken Vienna Sausages In Chicken Broth Canned Meat High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 200kcal 11.7Protein 16.7Fat 1.7Carbs Gracekennedy Foods (USA) LLC La Fe, Chicken Vienna Sausage In Chicken Stock Canned Meat High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 208kcal 12.5Protein 16.7Fat 2.1Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Vienna Sausage In Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth Canned Meat High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 208kcal 10.4Protein 16.7Fat 2.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Vienna Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 200kcal 11.7Protein 16.7Fat 1.7Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Vienna Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 200kcal 11.7Protein 16.7Fat 1.7Carbs Vienna Sausage Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Vienna Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 250kcal 11.7Protein 21.7Fat 1.7Carbs Iberia Foods Corporation Vienna Sausages, Hot & Spicy Canned Meat High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 183kcal 10Protein 15Fat 3.3Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Shur Saving, Vienna Sausage, Chicken Broth, Chicken Broth Canned Meat High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 208kcal 10.4Protein 16.7Fat 2.1Carbs The Kroger Co. Reduced Fat Vienna Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 146kcal 10.4Protein 9.4Fat 4.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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