Food
Greenridge Queso & Ancho Chili Beef Sausage
36 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
Why it scores 61
Greenridge Queso & Ancho Chili Beef Sausage scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 8.2 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Queso & Ancho Chili Beef Sausage
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 235 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 14.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 39 = 61
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 235 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 14.1 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 link. (85 g)
Ingredients
- BEEF
- WATER
- QUESO BLANCO (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES)
- ANCHO PEPPERS
- BLACK PEPPER
- GARLIC
- SEA SALT
- PEA FIBER
- VINEGAR
- CULTURED CELERY POWDER (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
BEEF, WATER, QUESO BLANCO (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES), ANCHO PEPPERS, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC, SEA SALT, PEA FIBER, VINEGAR, CULTURED CELERY POWDER.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org