Hacendado Longaniza de pascua

The barcode 8402001045752 is associated with "Hacendado Longaniza de Pascua" (Easter sausage), a product from Hacendado, a brand under Carnes Hacendado S.A., a major meat producer in Mexico. Below are key details based on available information:

Product Overview

• Type: Longaniza (Mexican-style sausage), a type of spiced pork sausage often used in traditional dishes like tacos, sopes, or antojitos.
• Occasion: Marketed as "de Pascua" (Easter sausage), suggesting it may be a seasonal or special-edition variant, possibly with added ingredients like garlic, cumin, or other spices for festive preparations.
• Packaging: Typically sold in vacuum-sealed plastic packaging (common for fresh meats) or as a pre-cooked/ready-to-eat product.
• Origin: Produced in Mexico (likely in facilities adhering to Mexican food safety standards, though exact plant details are not publicly verified).

Nutritional & Ingredient Warnings/Concerns

1. High Sodium Content:
   • Longaniza is traditionally high in salt, which can contribute to hypertension if consumed excessively. A standard serving (e.g., 100g) may contain 1,000–1,500mg of sodium or more, depending on the recipe.
   • Health Disclaimer: Regular consumption of processed meats like longaniza has been linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers (per the World Health Organization’s IARC classification of processed meats as "Group 2A: Probably carcinogenic to humans").