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Trader Joe's is carried at Trader Joe stores. Find one within 25 miles.
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Summary
This pork sausage is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score. While it contains beneficial ingredients like pork and sea salt, it also includes dextrose and natural flavors, which are less desirable due to their potential health impacts and lack of transparency. The presence of these additives and the high level of processing contribute to a lower score.
Key ingredients 7
Sea SaltGood
Sea salt provides flavor and essential minerals, making it a preferable choice over processed salts.
See more about Sea Salt →PorkNeutral
Pork is a natural source of protein and essential nutrients, making it a common ingredient in many meat products.
See more about Pork →WaterNeutral
Water is used to maintain moisture and texture in processed foods without adding calories or nutrients.
See more about Water →Potassium ChlorideNeutral
Potassium chloride is used as a salt substitute or additive to regulate sodium levels without adding harmful substances.
See more about Potassium Chloride →Tricalcium PhosphateNeutral
Tricalcium phosphate acts as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping and improve product texture.
See more about Tricalcium Phosphate →DextroseBad
Dextrose is a form of sugar that can contribute to excessive calorie intake and blood sugar spikes when consumed in large amounts.
See more about Dextrose →Natural FlavorsBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavors →Processing
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