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Red hot sausage
Red hot sausage by Bridgeford foods corp provides 3 kcal per 100 g and 1 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: pork, soybeans.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2.0g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0 kcal | |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1 g | 0 g | 0% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 133% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- High fiber
- 2 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
- Low calorie
- 3 kcal per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 kcal per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Ingredients
mechanically separated chicken, water, pork, salt, soy protein concentrate, dextrose. contains 2% or less of beet, con syrup, flavorings, paprika, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, fd&c red 40. contains: soy ected ns u.s. f104185 1502 department of ag iculture - 795
- Allergens
- PorkSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2.0g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0047500006392
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red hot sausage?
Red hot sausage contains 3 kcal per 100 g and about 0 kcal per serving (2.0g).
Is Red hot sausage healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Red hot sausage vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Red hot sausage contain?
According to the label data it contains: Pork, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Red hot sausage contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 16, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.