Maple Leaf Natural Less Salt Bacon

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Is Maple Leaf Natural Less Salt Bacon healthy?

Maple Leaf Natural Less Salt Bacon scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This bacon product is processed but features a relatively clean ingredient list, including pork, sea salt, and natural smoke flavoring.

How processed is Maple Leaf Natural Less Salt Bacon?

Maple Leaf Natural Less Salt Bacon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Maple Leaf Natural Less Salt Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Maple Leaf Natural Less Salt Bacon

Maple Leaf
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by McCain Capital Corporation
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This bacon product is processed but features a relatively clean ingredient list, including pork, sea salt, and natural smoke flavoring. The use of cultured celery extract as a preservative is a more natural choice compared to synthetic additives. While it is processed, the absence of artificial additives and the use of minimally processed ingredients contribute positively to its score.

Key ingredients 6

Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that provides essential sodium and trace minerals with minimal processing.

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Pork
Neutral

Provides protein and essential nutrients, forming the base of the product.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a processing aid to maintain moisture in the meat.

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Cultured Celery Extract
Neutral

Used as a natural source of nitrites for curing and preserving the meat.

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Spice
Neutral

Adds traditional flavor and seasoning to the bacon.

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Naturally Smoked Using Hardwood Chips
Neutral

Provides a traditional smoky flavor through the use of real hardwood chips rather than liquid smoke.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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