By Zanub Saeed
Johnsonville Sausage announced on Friday that it launched its new Pork and Chicken Sausage, available in Traditional Brat and Mild Italian flavors, and will be sold at select retail stores across the country.
The new sausages will have 50 percent less fat, zero percent trans fat than its predecessors, said a press release issued by Johnsonville Sausage, LLC on Friday. In addition to the Pork and Chicken Sausage, the brand will release four new kinds of fully-cooked Chicken Sausages, including Cajun, Three Cheese Italian Style, Chipotle Monterey Jack Cheese and Apple, also set to have 50 percent less fat, noted the press release.
"At Johnsonville, we know there is nothing like a summer cookout with family and friends," Amber Brandimarte, Johnsonville senior brand manager, stated for the press release. "We also know many folks are looking for better-for-you options to enjoy on the grill. We're so excited we finally have what people have been looking for - the amazing flavor of Johnsonville, with half the fat. There's just nothing else like it!"
The new sausage is made with fresh cuts of pork, naturally lean chicken, and a blend of herbs and spices, listed the press release, and are ready-made for grilling.
The Johnsonville Pork and Chicken Sausage can be purchased at various food retailers in the United States for a suggested retail price of $5.49, noted the press release, and the four varieties of Chicken Sausage can be purchased for around $4.49. Johnsonville is the number one national brand of brats, Italian sausages, smoked-cooked links and fresh breakfast sausage links since its opening in 1945, noted the press release.
"Single-serving protein sources, such as a container of low-fat yogurt, a 100-calorie pack of nuts or a link of Johnsonville Pork & Chicken Sausage, are excellent ways to keep calories in check while getting the perfect amount of protein," Dietitian Sarah-Jane Bedwell was quoted as stating for the press release.
