sweet basil smoked sausage

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Is sweet basil smoked sausage healthy?

sweet basil smoked sausage scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This smoked sausage is made from pork, basil, and a few other natural ingredients, which contributes to its relatively clean label.

How processed is sweet basil smoked sausage?

sweet basil smoked sausage is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive sweet basil smoked sausage's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pork, Basil, Sea Salt count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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sweet basil smoked sausage

Fra'Mani
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This smoked sausage is made from pork, basil, and a few other natural ingredients, which contributes to its relatively clean label. The use of apple juice concentrate and cultured celery powder as preservatives is a more natural choice compared to synthetic additives. However, the product is processed, which limits its score despite the absence of harmful ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Pork
Good

Quality source of complete protein and essential amino acids.

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Basil
Good

Natural herb providing beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants.

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Sea Salt
Good

Unrefined mineral salt providing essential sodium and trace minerals.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Used for hydration and texture control in the sausage formulation.

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Apple Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Natural source of sweetness derived from fruit.

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Granulated Garlic
Neutral

Dried and ground garlic used to add natural savory flavor.

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Cultured Celery Powder
Neutral

Natural source of nitrates used for curing and preservation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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