Uncured, Original Bacon

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Common questions

Is Uncured, Original Bacon healthy?

Uncured, Original 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 and contains cane sugar, which can contribute to increased calorie intake and potential health issues when consumed in excess.

How processed is Uncured, Original Bacon?

Uncured, Original Bacon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Uncured, Original Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, PORK, Sea Salt count in its favor; 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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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This bacon product is processed and contains cane sugar, which can contribute to increased calorie intake and potential health issues when consumed in excess. However, it includes beneficial ingredients like pork and sea salt, which provide essential nutrients and flavor without artificial additives. The processing level limits its score, but the relatively clean ingredient list helps maintain a moderate rating.

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 provides essential minerals and enhances flavor without artificial additives, contributing positively to the product.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient used for processing and does not impact the nutritional quality significantly.

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Cultured Celery Extract
Neutral

Cultured celery extract is used as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, with a neutral impact on health.

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Spice Extract
Neutral

Spice extract adds flavor and aroma, generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess sugar intake, which is less desirable in a balanced diet.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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