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North Country Smokehouse
Flavor:
Sugar-free, Uncured Smoked Sausage
Ingredients:
Natural Pork, Water, Sugar-free Uncured Bacon (Natural Pork, Water, Sea Salt, Cultured Celery Powder (Celery Powder, Sea Salt)), Garlic, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Vinegar, Caraway, Cultured Celery Powder (Cultured Celery Powder, Sea Salt), Paprika, Coriander, Mace, Ginger.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the North Country Smokehouse Sugar-free, Uncured Smoked Sausage presents itself as a cleaner option in the processed food sector, yet it falls short in several areas crucial to achieving a higher cleanliness standard. The product is not organic, which detracts significantly from its potential rating as consumers seeking clean food options often prioritize organic ingredients due to their lower exposure to pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Furthermore, the sausage does not boast non-GMO credentials, adding another layer of concern for those aiming to avoid genetically modified organisms in their diet. This absence of non-GMO transparency is a notable downside for the health-conscious shopper. The presence of added sugars, albeit in sugar-free bacon, introduces unnecessary sweetness and calories, which contradicts the pursuit of a truly clean eating experience.
A critical factor in the reduced green leaf rating is the inclusion of celery powder. Despite its natural origins, celery powder is often a source of naturally occurring nitrates, and its use here as a preservative raises questions regarding the product’s purity and potential health implications. This ingredient is particularly problematic because it may lead to the formation of nitrosamines when meat is cooked at high temperatures, compounds that have been linked to health risks.
While the product has redeeming qualities, such as the use of natural pork and a selection of spices that include garlic, black pepper, vinegar, caraway, paprika, coriander, mace, and ginger, these do not outweigh the aforementioned issues. These spices are recognized for their flavor contributions as well as certain health benefits, but they are not enough to elevate the product’s overall clean food status.
The North Country Smokehouse Sugar-free, Uncured Smoked Sausage, with its 2/5 green leaves rating, underscores the necessity for more stringent adherence to organic farming practices, non-GMO ingredient sourcing, and the avoidance of additives like celery powder that compromise the integrity of a product advertised as a cleaner food option.
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