Simple Truth REAL UNCURED BACON PIECES

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Common questions

Is Simple Truth REAL UNCURED BACON PIECES healthy?

Simple Truth REAL UNCURED BACON PIECES scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains high-quality pork and sea salt, which are beneficial ingredients providing essential nutrients and flavor.

How processed is Simple Truth REAL UNCURED BACON PIECES?

Simple Truth REAL UNCURED BACON PIECES is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Simple Truth REAL UNCURED BACON PIECES' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt counts in its favor; Cane Sugar, Cultured Celery Extract, Smoked Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Simple Truth REAL UNCURED BACON PIECES

Simple Truth
65 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Kroger
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product contains high-quality pork and sea salt, which are beneficial ingredients providing essential nutrients and flavor. However, it includes cane sugar, which is a refined sugar that can contribute to increased calorie intake and metabolic issues. The product is processed, which limits its score due to the presence of added sugars and the level of processing involved.

Key ingredients 7

Sea Salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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PORK
Neutral

Pork is a natural meat source providing protein and essential nutrients, but it is processed in this product which can affect its overall health profile.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base and helps in processing, with no direct health impact.

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Spice Extract
Neutral

Spice extract enhances flavor without significant health concerns, serving as a natural flavoring agent.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to negative health effects when consumed in excess, such as increased risk of metabolic issues.

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Cultured Celery Extract
Bad

Cultured celery extract is used as a natural preservative but may contain natural nitrates, which some consumers prefer to limit.

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Smoked Sugar
Bad

Smoked sugar adds flavor but also contains added sugars and potential carcinogens from smoking processes.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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