Those sausages are just plain snack, just like individually packed Slim Jim. They are tightly sealed in plastic wrapping, and they don't need to be kept in the fridge, no need to cook. Doesn't smell anything when unopened. If it works, heck, I would use it as a stylus too. I put on thin gloves when I drive in colder seasons. I hate to take off my gloves to use my ipod touch.