Paio (Portuguese Sausage)

Paio (Portuguese Sausage) is a traditional Portuguese cured and smoked sausage commonly used in stews, soups and as a flavorful cooked meat in Iberian cuisine. It is a concentrated source of animal protein, providing about 30g of protein per 100g, and is prized for its robust, spiced flavor. Nutritionally, Paio delivers high-quality protein and provides B vitamins and minerals such as selenium, but because it is a processed, cured sausage it tends to be relatively high in sodium and saturated fat compared with fresh lean meats. From a health perspective it’s useful when you need flavor and protein in a dish, but swapping to lean poultry sausages or a lean pork sausage can lower saturated fat and sodium while keeping a similar culinary function.Read more

Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~2.80€/100g