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Tennessee Pride - Country Sausage - Sage 16.00 oz

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Is Tennessee Pride - Country Sausage - Sage 16.00 oz healthy?

Tennessee Pride - Country Sausage - Sage 16.00 oz scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sausage product is processed and contains added sugar and monosodium glutamate, which are common in processed foods to enhance flavor but can have negative health impacts when consumed in excess.

How processed is Tennessee Pride - Country Sausage - Sage 16.00 oz?

Tennessee Pride - Country Sausage - Sage 16.00 oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tennessee Pride - Country Sausage - Sage 16.00 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Fresh Pork, Spices count in its favor; Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate 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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Tennessee Pride - Country Sausage - Sage 16.00 oz

65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$135.39 · 32 oz · 6 count · $135.39 / count
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This sausage product is processed and contains added sugar and monosodium glutamate, which are common in processed foods to enhance flavor but can have negative health impacts when consumed in excess. While it includes fresh pork and spices, the presence of these additives and the processing level limit its healthiness compared to minimally processed meats.

Key ingredients 7

Fresh Pork
Good

Fresh pork is a good source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, supporting muscle health and overall nutrition.

Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps in maintaining moisture and texture in the sausage without affecting nutritional quality.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Celery Extract
Neutral

Celery extract is used for flavor and natural seasoning, contributing minimal nutritional impact.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar is added for flavor but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes if consumed in large amounts.

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Monosodium Glutamate
Bad

Monosodium Glutamate is used as a flavor enhancer but may cause sensitivity in some individuals and is often associated with processed foods.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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