Spicy Italian Sausage
What is Spicy Italian Sausage?
Spicy Italian sausage is a type of seasoned ground meat, typically pork, that is encased and cured or fresh. It gets its 'spicy' flavor from ingredients like red pepper flakes, alongside other Italian seasonings such as fennel and garlic. It is a processed meat product.
Is Spicy Italian Sausage vegan?
No. Spicy Italian Sausage is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Spicy Italian Sausage a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Spicy Italian Sausage used for?
Manufacturers add spicy Italian sausage to food products primarily for its distinct flavor, texture, and protein content.
Is Spicy Italian Sausage safe?
Spicy Italian sausage is a processed meat product.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add spicy Italian sausage to food products primarily for its distinct flavor, texture, and protein content. It is a popular ingredient in dishes like pizza, pasta sauces, and various frozen dinners and entrees, where it contributes a savory and spicy element.
Health notes
Spicy Italian sausage is a processed meat product. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies the consumption of processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Like many processed meats, it can be high in saturated fat and sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate individual food additives rather than complex food products like sausage.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. However, specific formulations may contain common allergens if ingredients like soy or wheat are used as fillers; consumers should check product labels.
Foods that contain Spicy Italian Sausage
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H E Butt Grocery Company
Midtown Pizza Co., Italian Sausage & Red Peppers Caramelized Onion Topped With Mozzarella & Provolone Cheeses Stone Baked Italian Crust Pizza, Italian Sausage & Red Peppers
171kcal
6.2Protein
6.2Fat
24.0Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Classic Thin Crust Pizza, Spicy Sausage & Peppers
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
225kcal
10.1Protein
11.6Fat
18.8Carbs
Casey's Bakery
Wood-Fired Pizza, Spicy Sausage & Peppers
High in sodium — 35% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
244kcal
11.0Protein
11.8Fat
22.8Carbs
Bernatello's Pizza, Inc.
Lotzza Hotzza Pizza
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
238kcal
13.6Protein
11.6Fat
19.7Carbs
Casey's Bakery
Pizza
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
225kcal
10.1Protein
11.6Fat
18.8Carbs
Bernatello's Pizza, Inc.
Sicilian Recipe Ultra Thin Crust Crispy Pizza Topped With Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Style Sauce, Spicy Italian Sausage, Genoa Salami, Diced Pepperoni, Asiago And Parmesan Cheese, Basil, Minced Garlic & Italian Style Seasonings, Sicilian Recipe
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
239kcal
13.4Protein
12.7Fat
15.7Carbs
Carla's Pasta Inc.
Rigatoni Bolognese
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
170kcal
6.1Protein
6.7Fat
20.6Carbs
Hansen Foods, LLC
Four Meat Mozzarella Cheese, Spicy Italian Sausage, Ham, Bacon & Pepperoni Ultra Thin Crust Pizza, Four Meat
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
—kcal
14.4Protein
16.4Fat
16.4Carbs
Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods, Inc
Sausage Spicy Italian Sausage, Mozzarella Cheese & Marinara Sauce Calzones, Sausage
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
133kcal
5.9Protein
5.1Fat
15.7Carbs
Hansen Foods, LLC
The Taproom Double Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Sauce, Italian Sausage, Sliced Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Pepperoni, Spicy Italian Sausage, Diced Pepperoni & Provolone Cheese Pizza, The Taproom Double
High in sodium — 46% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
264kcal
12.6Protein
15.7Fat
18.9Carbs
Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods, Inc
Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni & Bacon Mini Calzones, Sausage, Uncured Pepperoni & Bacon
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
286kcal
12.1Protein
12.1Fat
31.9Carbs
Carla's Pasta Inc.
Spicy Sausage Ravioli Pasta
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
241kcal
10.6Protein
9.9Fat
29.1Carbs
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