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The recorded US ingredient statement lists MSG, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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This product: 6 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim. No confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim.
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Jimmy Dean 8 Fresh Pork Sausage Patties
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2623968, data date 2023-08-31, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (53 g, 2 COOKED PATTIES) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Total fat | 28.3 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.4 g | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1057 mg | 560 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 15.1 g | 8 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 0 g | 0 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose this pork & bacon
The recorded ingredient label lists 13 ingredients, led by pork, water and contains 2% or less: sodium lactate. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (corn syrup and sugar), MSG, artificial preservatives and corn syrups. For this pork & bacon, the comparison that matters most is plain or cured: compare pork cuts separately from bacon, ham and sausages.
- Worth checkingLists MSG (monosodium glutamate).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (bha and bht).
- Worth checkingLists corn syrups (corn syrup).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: corn syrup and sugar (first appears at position 4 of 13).
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- You avoid MSG: the recorded label lists monosodium glutamate.
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists bha and bht.
- You avoid corn syrups: the recorded label lists corn syrup.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists corn syrup and sugar.
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References
- Jimmy Dean 8 Fresh Pork Sausage Patties: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2623968) USDA FoodData Central
- Meat and poultry labeling terms USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Cancer: carcinogenicity of red meat and processed meat consumption World Health Organization
- Certified Humane animal-care standards Certified Humane
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jimmy Dean 8 Fresh Pork Sausage Patties contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does Jimmy Dean 8 Fresh Pork Sausage Patties contain artificial dyes or MSG?
The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
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The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Jimmy Dean 8 Fresh Pork Sausage Patties?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: PORK, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: SODIUM LACTATE, CORN SYRUP, SALT, VINEGAR POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID.
Is Jimmy Dean 8 Fresh Pork Sausage Patties healthy?
Its recorded label lists MSG, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 40 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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