Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon

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Common questions

Is Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon healthy?

Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed meat with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork as the primary component.

How processed is Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon?

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

Which ingredients drive Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Celery Powder 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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Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon

Sprouts Farmers Market
65 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Sprouts Farmers Market
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product is a processed meat with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork as the primary component. However, the use of cultured celery powder as a natural preservative introduces nitrates, which are linked to potential health concerns. The processing level and presence of nitrates limit the score, despite the absence of artificial additives or seed oils.

Key ingredients 5

PORK
Neutral

Pork is a common source of protein and provides essential nutrients, but it is also high in saturated fat.

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Water
Neutral

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

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive intake can impact health.

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Turbinado Sugar
Neutral

Turbinado sugar adds a touch of sweetness and flavor, though it contributes to overall sugar intake.

Cultured Celery Powder
Bad

Cultured celery powder is used as a natural preservative but may contain compounds that some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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