Sausage Biscuit
The processing score reflects 44 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
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Ingredients
27 listed · 11 flagged for reviewBISCUIT: ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (CONTAINS BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM OIL, BUTTERMILK BLEND (SWEET WHEY, CALCIUM SULFATE, BUTTERMILK, ADIPIC ACID), OF: SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE ACIDIC, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE (WHEAT GLUTEN, LACTIC ACID, SULFITE), CALCIUM PROPIONATE, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR {CONTAINS MILK}), MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, DATEM, SOY LECITHIN. FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE PATTY, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED: PORK, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, BHT, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sausage Biscuit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Wheat Protein Isolate (Wheat Gluten, Lactic Acid, Sulfite)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Modified Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,852 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Sausage Biscuit's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Flavor (Maltodextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Flavor {Contains Milk}), Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage and Bob Evans vs Jimmy Dean comparisons. You can also see how it fits our Jimmy Dean explainer.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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