Appleton Farms Uncured Turkey Bacon
Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This turkey bacon is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring turkey as the primary component, which is a lean protein source. The use of sea salt and cultured celery powder as preservatives is preferable to synthetic additives. However, the presence of added sugar, even in small amounts, detracts from its nutritional profile, and the processing level limits its maximum potential score.
Key ingredients 7
Sea saltGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Sea salt →TurkeyNeutral
Turkey is a lean source of protein and provides essential nutrients without strong positive or negative connotations.
See more about Turkey →WaterNeutral
Water is a basic ingredient that helps in processing and maintaining moisture, with no significant health impact.
See more about Water →Cultured celery powderNeutral
Cultured celery powder is used as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, with a neutral health impact.
See more about Cultured celery powder →VinegarNeutral
Vinegar is used for flavor and preservation, generally considered safe and neutral in health impact.
See more about Vinegar →SaltNeutral
Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive intake can impact blood pressure.
See more about Salt →SugarBad
Sugar is added for flavor but can contribute to excess calorie intake and has been linked to various health concerns when consumed in excess.
See more about Sugar →Processing
Processed Foods
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