Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon

Common questions

Is Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon healthy?

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 processed but features a relatively clean ingredient list, with pork as the primary component and no artificial additives or seed oils.

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, Pork counts 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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Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon

Sprouts Farmers Market
80 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This bacon product is processed but features a relatively clean ingredient list, with pork as the primary component and no artificial additives or seed oils. The use of cultured celery powder as a natural curing agent is a positive aspect, and the absence of harmful preservatives or artificial flavors supports a higher score within its category. However, the processing level limits its maximum potential score.

Key ingredients 5

Pork
Good

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

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Water
Neutral

Water is used to maintain moisture and texture without adding nutritional value or risk.

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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 natural preservative and flavor enhancer without significant health impact.

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Turbinado Sugar
Bad

Turbinado sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess sugar intake, which is less desirable in a savory product.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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