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Purpure Sausage is an innovative snack featuring a nutrient-dense base of purple sweet potatoes and lentils. It adopts a plant-forward approach by incorporating minimally processed minced chicken and egg to achieve a superior meaty texture and a balanced protein–fiber profile. Each sausage weighs approximately 85 grams and contains purple sweet potato, lentils, minced chicken, tapioca flour, egg, seasonings, and garlic. The production process involves blending the tuber–legume matrix with soy protein isolate (ISP), shaping the mixture with plastic wrap, and boiling it to maintain structural integrity before grilling it to enhance flavor. A sensory evaluation involving 60 participants was conducted to assess two flavors; cheese and black pepper, prepared using both boiling and steaming methods. The cheese-flavored sausage prepared using the boiling method emerged as the most preferred variation, achieving the highest overall acceptability score of 5.9, largely due to its visually distinctive appearance and savory flavor. Overall, Purpure Sausage represents a simple and natural alternative to conventional sausages, highlighting the potential of integrating functional plant-based ingredients into familiar comfort foods.