HORMEL, NATURAL CHOICE, FULLY COOKED UNCURED BACON
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
At a glance
Summary
This product is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork as a high-quality protein source and sea salt for seasoning. The use of cultured celery juice powder as a natural preservative is a positive aspect, avoiding artificial additives. However, the product's processing level limits its score, and the brand's history of welfare violations and ultra-processed products may influence consumer perception.
Key ingredients 6
Sea SaltGood
Minimally processed mineral salt providing essential sodium with trace minerals.
See more about Sea Salt →PorkNeutral
Primary source of high-quality protein and fats, though traditional cured meats are consumed in moderation.
See more about Pork →WaterNeutral
Used for moisture and processing, entirely neutral.
See more about Water →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and preservation.
See more about Salt →Turbinado SugarNeutral
Minimally processed cane sugar used in small amounts for curing and flavor balance.
Cultured Celery Juice PowderNeutral
Natural source of nitrates used for curing meat without synthetic alternatives.
See more about Cultured Celery Juice Powder →Processing
Processed Foods
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