Bacon

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Common questions

Is Bacon healthy?

Bacon scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This bacon product is processed, which limits its score potential.

How processed is Bacon?

Bacon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pork, Sea salt 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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Bacon

Greenfield Natural Meat Co.
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This bacon product is processed, which limits its score potential. However, it uses relatively clean ingredients such as pork, sea salt, and cultured celery extract, which serve as natural preservatives. The absence of artificial additives and the use of natural smoke flavoring contribute positively to its rating, despite the inherent processing level.

Key ingredients 6

Pork
Good

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

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Sea salt
Good

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

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Water
Neutral

Water is used for processing and does not significantly impact the nutritional quality of bacon.

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Cultured celery extract
Neutral

Cultured celery extract is used as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer without negative health implications.

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Spice
Neutral

Spices add flavor and aroma, generally considered neutral in health impact when used in typical amounts.

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Smoke
Neutral

Smoke is used for flavoring and preservation, with no inherent harmful effects in typical culinary use.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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