Original Chicken Sausage

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Is Original Chicken Sausage healthy?

Original Chicken Sausage scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chicken sausage is made with organic ingredients, including skinless chicken, which provides a high-quality protein source.

How processed is Original Chicken Sausage?

Original Chicken Sausage is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original Chicken Sausage's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Skinless Chicken, Sea Salt, Organic Smoked Paprika count in its favor; Organic Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Original Chicken Sausage

H-E-B Organics
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This chicken sausage is made with organic ingredients, including skinless chicken, which provides a high-quality protein source. The use of organic spices and sea salt enhances flavor without synthetic additives, contributing to a cleaner label. Despite being processed, the absence of harmful additives and the use of organic components support a favorable rating within its category.

Key ingredients 8

Organic Skinless Chicken
Good

High-quality, lean animal protein source raised organically without synthetic pesticides or antibiotics.

Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed mineral salt that provides essential sodium and trace minerals.

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Organic Smoked Paprika
Good

A natural organic spice rich in antioxidants that provides vibrant color and smoky flavor.

Water
Neutral

Used for hydration and consistency in the sausage formulation.

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Organic Mustard
Neutral

A natural organic spice and condiment that adds flavor without artificial additives.

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Organic White Pepper
Neutral

A natural organic spice used for traditional seasoning and flavor enhancement.

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Organic Nutmeg
Neutral

A natural organic spice providing warm aromatic flavor.

Organic Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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