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Tennessee Pride0072290004037

Sausage Balls

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health high · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 1 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

8 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  3. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  4. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  5. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  6. Sodium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  7. Calcium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  8. DiphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Pork sausagpak51.6%No flag
  • War24.2%No flag
  • Con ains less than 2% of12.1%No flag
  • Salt12.1%No flag›
  • Spice6.1%No flag›
  • Sugar3%No flag›
  • Monosodium g utamate1.5%No flag
  • Natural flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Bht · E3210.4%Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Cric acid0.2%No flag
  • Pro?yl gallate<0.1%No flag
  • Pork sausage<0.1%No flag
  • Pork<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Comtains lass than % ofNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Sugar andNo flag›
  • Cr dextroseNo flag
  • Monos dium glutamateNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Citric acid propyl gallateNo flag
  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Bha · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • May contain sodium phosateNo flag
  • Putassijm phosphateNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Pasteurized prccess cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Mu cheese cultureNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Enzyivie modified cheeseNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Lipolyzed creamNo flag
  • Šodium phosphateNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Apo-carotenalNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Potássium sorbatë · E202No flag
  • Natamycin · E235No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Biscuit mixNo flag
  • Fortified wheat flourNo flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • ŘiboflavinNo flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyróphosphate · E450iNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Calcium lactate · E327No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheese saltNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • ButtermilkNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Smortlabel p.o.box 3534 chicagoNo flag
  • Il 60654 7-866-484-364No flag
  • More food scan here and callNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG) (E621)Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Diphosphates (E450)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Show original label text

pork sausagpak, war, con ains less than 2% of: salt, spices, sugar, monosodium g utamate, natural flavors, bht, cric acid, pro?yl gallate), cooked pork sausage (pork, water, comtains lass than % of: salt, spices, sugar and/cr dextrose, monos dium glutamate, natural flavors, citric acid propyl gallate, bht and/or bha. may contain sodium phosate, putassijm phosphate, caramel color, pasteurized prccess cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese [mu cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto {color}], water, cream, enzyivie modified cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzyme, water, lipolyzed cream, šodium phosphate, xanthan gum], sodium phosphate, salt, sorbic acid [preservative], sodium citrate, apo-carotenal [color], potássium sorbatë and natamycin [preservatives), biscuit mix (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, řiboflavin, folic acid], leavening (sodium acid pyróphosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate, calcium lactate], dextrose, cultured non-fat milk. salt, cheddar cheese salt, cheese cultures, enzymes], whey, buttermilk, disodium phosphate). contains: milk, wheat. smortlabel p.o.box 3534 chicago, il 60654 7-866-484-364, more food scan here or call

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 1 Mar 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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1 moderate · 1 low · 2 not assessed

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