Ingredient

Sausage: Pork

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add pork sausage to food products primarily for its savory flavor, protein content, …

What it is

Pork sausage is a processed meat product made from ground pork, often mixed with spices, herbs, and other ingredients like salt and fat. It can be sold fresh, smoked, or cured, and is commonly shaped into links or patties.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add pork sausage to food products primarily for its savory flavor, protein content, and texture. It is a popular ingredient in breakfast items, pizzas, sandwiches, and various prepared meals.

Health notes

Pork sausage is considered a food product, not a food additive, and is regulated by the FDA as such. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies processed meat, including pork sausage, as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories, and pork sausage can be a source of saturated fat. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg, and processed meats like sausage can contribute significantly to daily sodium intake. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives, not whole food ingredients like pork sausage.

Allergen info

Pork is not one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Sausage: Pork

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Topco Associates, Inc. Sausage Breakfast Bowl Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 50% DV per serving 157kcal 5.6Protein 8.6Fat 13.1Carbs Conagra Brands ODOMS TENNESSEE PRIDE Sausage Gravy Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages Prepared/Processed 123kcal 1.8Protein 8.8Fat 7.0Carbs Conagra Brands ODOMS TENNESSEE PRIDE Sausage Balls Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 361kcal 15.3Protein 27.8Fat 13.9Carbs Conagra Brands Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage Gravy, 16 Ounce, 16 OZ Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed 105kcal 3.5Protein 7.9Fat 5.3Carbs Conagra Brands ODOMS TENNESSEE PRIDE Sausage Gravy, 8 OZ Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed 105kcal 3.5Protein 7.9Fat 5.3Carbs Conagra Brands Odom's Tennessee Pride Homestyle Sausage Balls, 16 Ounce, 16 OZ Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 361kcal 15.3Protein 27.8Fat 13.9Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Sausage & Pancake Minis, Banquet, Sausage & Pancake Minis Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 312kcal 7.8Protein 20.8Fat 26.0Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Sausage & Pancake Minis Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 312kcal 7.8Protein 20.8Fat 26.0Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Sausage & Pancake Minis Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 312kcal 7.8Protein 20.8Fat 26.0Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Sausage Snack Size Sandwiches Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 344kcal 10Protein 20Fat 32.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Meat Lovers Hearty Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Crumbled Sausage And Bacon In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Breakfast Bowl, Meat Lovers Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 44% DV per serving 187kcal 7.6Protein 10.6Fat 13.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Partyzone, Mini Pizza Bagels, Combination Pizza 216kcal 10.2Protein 6.8Fat 30.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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