CLASSIC PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

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Is CLASSIC PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE healthy?

CLASSIC PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pork breakfast sausage is a processed food with a relatively simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of pork and water.

How processed is CLASSIC PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE?

CLASSIC PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive CLASSIC PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Spices counts in its favor; PORK, Evaporated Cane Syrup are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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CLASSIC PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Applegate Naturals
78 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Applegate Farms, LLC
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This pork breakfast sausage is a processed food with a relatively simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of pork and water. The presence of evaporated cane syrup, a refined sugar, slightly detracts from its health profile due to potential impacts on blood sugar levels. However, the absence of seed oils and artificial additives helps maintain a better score within its category.

Key ingredients 5

Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and has a neutral impact on health, serving as a base for processing.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is necessary for flavor and preservation but should be consumed in moderation to avoid health issues.

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PORK
Bad

Pork is a source of protein but can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which may impact heart health if consumed excessively.

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Evaporated Cane Syrup
Bad

Evaporated cane syrup is a concentrated sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to added sugar intake, which should be limited.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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