Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon

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Is Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon healthy?

Uncured Hickory Smoked 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 hickory smoked bacon is a processed food with a moderate level of processing.

How processed is Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon?

Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Spices counts in its favor; Sugar, Natural Flavors are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon

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75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Wegmans
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This uncured hickory smoked bacon is a processed food with a moderate level of processing. It contains pork, which is a high-quality protein source, but also includes added sugar and natural flavors, which are less desirable. The presence of these ingredients, along with the processing level, limits its score despite the absence of more harmful additives.

Key ingredients 7

Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Pork
Neutral

Pork is a common source of protein and provides essential nutrients, but its quality depends on sourcing and processing.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used to maintain moisture and texture during processing, with no direct health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but should be consumed in moderation.

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Dried Vinegar
Neutral

Dried vinegar is used for flavoring and preservation, with no significant health concerns.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar is added for flavor but can contribute to excessive calorie intake and health concerns when consumed in large amounts.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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