Sprouts Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon

Common questions

Is Sprouts Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon healthy?

Sprouts Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This bacon product is made from pork and uses natural preservatives like cultured celery powder, which is a cleaner alternative to synthetic additives.

How processed is Sprouts Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon?

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

Which ingredients drive Sprouts Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pork, Sea Salt count in its favor; Turbinado 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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Sprouts Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon

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80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Sprouts Farmers Market
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This bacon product is made from pork and uses natural preservatives like cultured celery powder, which is a cleaner alternative to synthetic additives. The ingredient list is relatively short and free from artificial colors or flavors, contributing to a cleaner label. However, as a processed food, it is subject to a processing score cap, which limits its maximum potential score.

Key ingredients 7

Pork
Good

Pork is a good source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making it a beneficial ingredient in this product.

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Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor, contributing positively when used in moderation.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base and does not significantly impact the nutritional quality or health effects of the product.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Cultured Celery Powder
Neutral

Cultured celery powder is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with no significant positive or negative impact.

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Celery Powder
Neutral

Celery powder acts as a natural preservative and flavoring agent, with a neutral effect on health.

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Turbinado Sugar
Bad

Turbinado sugar adds sweetness but also increases sugar content, which can be less healthy if consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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