Ingredient

Smoked Sausage

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use smoked sausage as a flavorful ingredient in a wide variety of dishes. …

What it is

Smoked sausage is a type of processed meat made from ground or chopped meat, typically pork or beef, mixed with seasonings and curing ingredients. It is then stuffed into casings and cooked, often by smoking, which imparts flavor and helps preserve the product.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use smoked sausage as a flavorful ingredient in a wide variety of dishes. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, pasta dishes, casseroles, breakfast meals, and as a standalone item like hot dogs and brats.

Health notes

Smoked sausage is considered a processed meat. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified processed meat as Group 1, carcinogenic to humans, based on sufficient evidence of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have evaluated various ingredients used in processed meats, but specific health guidance for smoked sausage itself at typical consumption levels is not provided by these agencies. Evidence regarding the health effects of processed meats is mixed, with some studies linking higher consumption to increased risk of certain chronic diseases, while others suggest moderation is key.

Allergen info

Smoked sausage is not typically derived from one of the 9 FDA major allergens. However, some recipes may include ingredients like soy or wheat as binders or flavor enhancers, which would be listed on the product label.

Products containing Smoked Sausage

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Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Sausage Smoked Links Mild Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Unprepared/Unprocessed High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 263kcal 17.5Protein 21.1Fat 1.8Carbs Chica Bella, Inc. Jambalaya With Chicken & Smoked Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 95kcal 7.8Protein 4.6Fat 10.6Carbs Chica Bella, Inc. Red Beans & Rice With Smoked Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 51% DV per serving 159kcal 7.1Protein 7.4Fat 15.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Uncured Glazed Smoked Sausage Links, Uncured Glazed Smoked Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 298kcal 11.9Protein 25Fat 6.0Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Pastalaya Penne Pasta With Diced White Meat Chicken And Sausage, Onions, Bell Peppers And Spices, Pastalaya Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 46% DV per serving 118kcal 5.4Protein 3.0Fat 17.5Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Red Beans & Rice With Sausage Rice, Tender Red Beans And Smoked Sausage In A Thick, Rich Sauce, Red Beans & Rice With Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 161kcal 5.2Protein 5.6Fat 22.9Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Cajun Style Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Soup, Cajun Style Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving 73kcal 3.7Protein 3.3Fat 7.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. One Step Cooking Lobster & Shrimp Bake Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 46% DV per serving 105kcal 7.5Protein 5.4Fat 6.3Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Buttermilk Biscuits, Eggs, Sausage And Country Style Gravy Brunch Bowl, Buttermilk Biscuits, Eggs, Sausage And Country Style Gravy Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 57% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 51% DV per serving 207kcal 4.8Protein 13.7Fat 15.9Carbs Jambalaya With Sausage Rice With Sausage, Onion, Bell Peppers And Spices, Jambalaya With Sausage Zatarain's Inc. Jambalaya With Sausage Rice With Sausage, Onion, Bell Peppers And Spices, Jambalaya With Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 150kcal 4.1Protein 3.8Fat 24.7Carbs Frenchy's Sausage Company, Inc. Stuffed Chicken With Jambalaya, Jambalaya Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 118kcal 19.1Protein 3.3Fat 2.9Carbs Thanasi Foods, LLC Hatch Green Chile Shorty Smoked Sausages & Asiago Cheese Crisps, Hatch Green Chile Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 464kcal 32.1Protein 39.3Fat 3.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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