Uncured bacon

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Common questions

Is Uncured bacon healthy?

Uncured bacon scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This uncured bacon is minimally processed, featuring natural pork, water, sea salt, celery powder, and organic honey.

How processed is Uncured bacon?

Uncured bacon is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Uncured bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Natural pork, Sea salt, Organic honey count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Uncured bacon

Hempler's
75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
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Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This uncured bacon is minimally processed, featuring natural pork, water, sea salt, celery powder, and organic honey. The absence of artificial additives and preservatives contributes to its high score. However, the presence of added sugars and salt slightly affects its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 5

Natural pork
Good

Natural pork is a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients, making it a beneficial ingredient in bacon.

Sea salt
Good

Sea salt enhances flavor naturally and provides essential minerals, contributing positively to the ingredient profile.

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Organic honey
Good

Organic honey adds natural sweetness and has antimicrobial properties, making it a beneficial natural ingredient.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used to maintain moisture and texture in the product without adding nutritional value or risk.

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Celery powder
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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