Roasted Turkey Including Natural Turkey Juices
Whole-muscle roasted turkey is a lean protein, but in deli/processed contexts often contains added sodium, phosphates, and sometimes nitrites. Per IARC, processed meats are Group 1 carcinogens; however, lightly processed roasted turkey without curing salts is closer to home-cooked poultry.
What it is
Roasted turkey including natural turkey juices is whole-muscle roasted turkey meat with retained or added back natural cooking juices.
Protein component of deli meats, sandwiches, and ready meals.
Why it's flagged
- sodium content
- added phosphates in some products
What regulators actually say
"Turkey provides high-quality protein and is a lean meat option ... USDA recommends cooking to an internal temperature of 165 °F."
"Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes ... was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by USDA-FSIS (9 CFR 381)
European Union — EFSA
Standard meat product subject to EU food hygiene rules
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