6 Sausage Brands With The Best And Worst Ingredients

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Best: Applegate Naturals has clean ingredients and no antibiotics – Made with organic, grass-fed meat and minimal additives.

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Worst: Johnsonville sausages are full of nitrates and fillers – Contains excessive sodium and additives for preservation.

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Worst: Jimmy Dean sausages are loaded with preservatives – Contains high sodium, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

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Best: Bilinski’s Organic Sausage uses simple and organic ingredients – Free from antibiotics, fillers, and artificial flavors.

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Worst: Hillshire Farm sausages are high in fat and sodium – Contains numerous preservatives and artificial ingredients.

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Best: Beyond Meat Sausages are plant-based and packed with protein – Made from pea protein, free from GMOs and gluten.

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Best: Aidells Chicken Sausages have no artificial preservatives – Made with natural ingredients and no added nitrates.

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Worst: Eckrich Smoked Sausages are packed with unhealthy additives – Includes high levels of sodium, nitrates, and fillers.

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