Redondo's, Lisboa, Portuguese Brand Sausage, Mild
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Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food and drink products
Not computedHealth
Nutrition
Serving Size
Nutri-Score label
Bad nutritional qualityNutrient levels for 100 g
Fat in high quantity (26.8 g, 26.8%)
What you need to know
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Saturated fat in high quantity (10.7 g, 10.7%)
What you need to know
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Sugars in low quantity (1.79 g, 1.79%)
What you need to know
A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
Sugary drinks should be limited as much as possible. Choose products with lower sugar content.
Salt in high quantity (2.32 g, 2.32%)
What you need to know
A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking. Limit the consumption of salty snacks.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition Facts | As sold for 100 g / 100 ml | Per serving 1 portion (56 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 321 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Fat | 26.8 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.7 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.57 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1.79 g | 1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Proteins | 14.3 g | 8 g |
| Salt | 2.32 g | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 0.93 g | 0.52 g |
Ingredients
Ingredients List
Ingredient Information
Food Processing
NOVA Group label
Ultra-processed food and drink productsElements that indicate the product is in the NOVA group 4:
- Additives: E160c - Paprika extract
- Additives: E621 - Monosodium glutamate
- Ingredients: Flavouring
The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra-processed food and drink products
Ingredients analysis
Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil.
Vegan
Contains non-vegan ingredients.
Vegetarian
Contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
Additives
E160c - Paprika extractColour
No additive description is available yet.
E250 - Sodium nitritePreservative
Sodium nitrite (E250) is a salt used for curing and preserving meat products.
It plays a critical role in preventing the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for botulism, in cured meats like bacon, ham, and sausages. It also provides the characteristic pink color and flavor.
However, nitrites can react with amines in the stomach to form nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens. High intake of processed meats containing nitrites is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Regulatory bodies have set strict limits on its use in food.
E316 - sodium erythorbateAntioxidant
SODIUM ERYTHORBATE is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. Sodium erythorbate is produced from sugars derived from different sources, such as beets, sugar cane, and corn. It is used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks.
E621 - Monosodium glutamateFlavour Enhancer
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), or E621, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid found naturally in many foods.
It is widely used as a flavor enhancer to provide an "umami" or savory taste to a variety of processed foods, including soups, snack chips, and frozen meals.
MSG is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by food authorities. However, some people report sensitivity to MSG, experiencing short-term symptoms like headaches and flushing, though scientific studies have not shown a consistent link.
Environment
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Packaging
No packaging information provided.
Transportation and origins
Origins of ingredients
No origin information provided.
Manufacturing places
No manufacturing place information provided.
Environmental labels
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Data Source
Product added on March 9, 2017 at 1:09:46 PM UTC by usda-ndb-import .
Last edit on May 28, 2025 at 5:44:35 PM UTC by roboto-app .
Product page also edited by macrofactor, org-database-usda, roboto-app, usda-ndb-import.
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