Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage

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Target diet: Vegan

Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage · Vegan

No, skip it.

pork.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

pork

On the label

Porkwatercontains 2% or less of saltspicessugarsodium phosphatespaprikaextractives of paprika

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientspork
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
306 kcal
Fat
27.6 g
Saturated fat
10.2 g
high
Carbohydrates
2 g
Sugars
1 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
12.2 g
Salt
2.3 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 3, processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Pork, water, contains 2% or less of salt, spices, sugar, sodium phosphates, paprika, extractives of paprika, sodium lactate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, natural flavors in natural hog casing.

Detailed analysis: why is Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • pork

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Pork, water, contains 2% or less of salt, spices, sugar, sodium phosphates, paprika, extractives of paprika, sodium lactate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, natural flavors in natural hog casing.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage contains 306 calories per 100g, with 12.2g of protein, 27.6g of fat, and 2g of carbohydrates (1g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage Vegan?

No, Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage is generally not Vegan because it contains pork.

Does Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Pork, water, contains 2% or less of salt, spices, sugar, sodium phosphates, paprika, extractives of paprika, sodium lactate, sodium diacetate, sodium ...

What are the nutritional facts of Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage?

Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage contains 306 calories per 100g, with 12.2g of protein, 2g of carbohydrates, and 27.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage?

Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage lists 1 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage is in group 3 (processed foods), not in the ultra-processed group.

Can I eat Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage on a Vegan diet?

No, Louisiana brand hot link smoked sausage is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.