Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon

Common questions

Is Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon healthy?

Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon scores 75/100 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 potential score.

How processed is Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon?

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

Which ingredients drive Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Spices counts in its favor; Organic Cane 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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Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon

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75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Albertsons
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This bacon product is processed, which limits its potential score. It contains a relatively clean ingredient list with pork, water, salt, organic cane sugar, celery powder, and spices, avoiding artificial preservatives and seed oils. However, the presence of added sugar and the processing level prevent it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 6

Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Pork
Neutral

Provides quality animal protein and fats, though traditional cured meats are consumed in moderation.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a standard processing aid and moisture retainer in meat products.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavoring, curing, and preservation.

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Celery Powder
Neutral

Used as a natural source of nitrates for curing uncured bacon.

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Organic Cane Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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