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Turkey Breast
Turkey Breast
Also known as: turkey fillet, turkey breast meat
Low concern
Fresh turkey breast is a lean protein with low saturated fat. The main concerns arise with processed/cured turkey products: sodium, and nitrites/nitrates which IARC classifies processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen.
Found in
3,618 products
What it is
Skeletal muscle from the breast of domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).
Protein source; whole-meat ingredient (fresh or processed).
Why it's flagged
- processed/cured forms — high sodium and IARC Group 1 (processed meat)
What regulators actually say
"The IARC Working Group classified the consumption of processed meat as 'carcinogenic to humans' (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence in humans that the consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA FSIS-regulated meat
European Union — EFSA
Authorized traditional food
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