How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 17 of 17 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Chicken Sausage
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Flagged concerns
SODIUM NITRITE
Converts to nitrosamines (carcinogens); linked to colorectal cancer.
CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
DEXTROSE
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM LACTATE, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MUSTARD, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SPICES, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, GARLIC, SODIUM NITRITE, S
Ingredient analysis
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