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H-E-B CENTRAL MARKET, UNCURED BACON, HICKORY SMOKED

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Is H-E-B CENTRAL MARKET, UNCURED BACON, HICKORY SMOKED healthy?

H-E-B CENTRAL MARKET, UNCURED BACON, HICKORY SMOKED scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This uncured bacon product is made from pork, water, sea salt, turbinado sugar, and celery powder, which are relatively clean ingredients for a processed meat product.

How processed is H-E-B CENTRAL MARKET, UNCURED BACON, HICKORY SMOKED?

H-E-B CENTRAL MARKET, UNCURED BACON, HICKORY SMOKED is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive H-E-B CENTRAL MARKET, UNCURED BACON, HICKORY SMOKED's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, sea salt counts in its favor; turbinado sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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H-E-B CENTRAL MARKET, UNCURED BACON, HICKORY SMOKED

H-E-B
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This uncured bacon product is made from pork, water, sea salt, turbinado sugar, and celery powder, which are relatively clean ingredients for a processed meat product. The use of turbinado sugar and celery powder as curing agents is a more natural approach compared to synthetic nitrates. However, the product is still processed, which limits its score potential despite the absence of artificial additives or seed oils.

Key ingredients 5

sea salt
Good

Sea salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor, making it a beneficial ingredient when used in moderation.

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Pork
Neutral

Pork is a common source of protein and essential nutrients, but it is processed in this product which may affect its nutritional profile.

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water
Neutral

Water is used to maintain moisture and texture, with no significant nutritional impact.

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celery powder
Neutral

Celery powder is used as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, with minimal impact on overall nutrition.

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turbinado sugar
Bad

Turbinado sugar adds sweetness but also increases sugar content, which can be less healthy if consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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