What is Doctor's sausage?

Doctor's sausage is a popular variety of emulsified boiled sausage in Russia and the former Soviet republics, corresponding to GOST standard 23670-79, similar to bologna or mortadella but much lower in fat. It is considered a diet product, with pale pink color and low fat content.

In accordance with the legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union, no meat products may be released using names that are similar to the names of meat products established by interstate standards, with the exception of meat products manufactured according to these standards. In the technical regulations, as an example of such a name, "Doctor's sausage" is given.