Knack sausage : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?
Pregnant woman 🤰
Risk
No risk
Information
Knack sausage is a particularly popular meat sausage in Germany and Austria. Despite its popularity, it is possible that some pregnant women are not sure if it is sure to consume Knack sausage during pregnancy. The answer is yes, it is quite possible to eat Knack sausages during pregnancy. However, you should avoid eating Knack sausages that are too frequently because they contain relatively high levels of salt and saturated fats. It is therefore advisable to limit the consumption of Knack sausage during pregnancy to once or twice a month. In addition, when you buy and cook Knack sausages, be sure to cook them well. The sausages must be cooked at an internal temperature of at least 75 degrees Celsius in order to kill all bacteria and other contaminants which could present a risk to the health of the mother and the child. In conclusion, it is possible to eat Knack sausages during pregnancy, but provided you cook them properly and not to abuse them.
All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.
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