Whole Foods Market Organic Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon

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Common questions

Is Whole Foods Market Organic Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon healthy?

Whole Foods Market Organic Uncured Applewood 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 product is made from organic pork bellies, sea salt, and organic cultured celery powder, which are high-quality ingredients with minimal processing.

How processed is Whole Foods Market Organic Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon?

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

Which ingredients drive Whole Foods Market Organic Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt counts in its favor; Organic Pork Bellies, Organic Cultured Celery Powder 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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Whole Foods Market Organic Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon

Whole Foods Market
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$9.49 · 16 oz · $9.49 / lb
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product is made from organic pork bellies, sea salt, and organic cultured celery powder, which are high-quality ingredients with minimal processing. The use of organic pork ensures the absence of synthetic pesticides and antibiotics, enhancing its nutritional profile. However, as a processed food, it is subject to a processing score cap, preventing it from achieving the highest possible rating despite its clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 3

Sea Salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Organic Pork Bellies
Bad

This ingredient is high in saturated fats and processed, which can be less healthy when consumed frequently.

Organic Cultured Celery Powder
Bad

This ingredient is used as a preservative and natural nitrate source, but it is associated with processed meats and added sodium.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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