Sausage Gravy
by Conagra Packaged
This is a heavily processed frozen breakfast item loaded with seed oils, artificial additives, and questionable preservatives. The combination of multiple inflammatory ingredients and ultra-processed components makes it a poor choice for regular consumption.
- Enriched Wheat Flour – safe · Refined flour that has been enriched with synthetic vitamins to replace those lost in processing.
- Water – safe · Essential ingredient for hydration and texture.
- Dextrose – safe · Simple sugar derived from corn, rapidly absorbed and can spike blood sugar.
- Soybean Oil – controversial · Highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation.
- Monosodium Glutamate – controversial · Flavor enhancer that can cause headaches and other symptoms in sensitive individuals.
- TBHQ – dangerous · Synthetic antioxidant linked to DNA damage and potential carcinogenic effects in animal studies.
- BHT – dangerous · Chemical preservative classified as possibly carcinogenic and linked to hormonal disruption.
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein – controversial · Processed protein that naturally contains MSG and may cause similar reactions.
- Sodium Aluminum Sulfate – controversial · Aluminum-containing compound that raises concerns about aluminum accumulation in the body.
- Palm Oil – controversial · Highly saturated oil often heavily processed and linked to environmental concerns.
- Ground Pork – safe · Provides protein but quality depends on farming practices and processing methods.
- Modified Corn Starch – safe · Chemically altered starch used as thickener, generally considered safe.
- Corn Syrup – controversial · High in fructose and can contribute to blood sugar spikes and metabolic issues.
- Artificial Flavor – controversial · Synthetic chemicals designed to mimic natural flavors, long-term effects unknown.
Contains protein from pork
Fortified with vitamins and minerals
Convenient preparation
Dangerous preservatives TBHQ and BHT
Multiple inflammatory seed oils
MSG and artificial flavors
Ultra-processed with synthetic additives
High sodium content
Aluminum-containing compounds