Applewood smoked uncured bacon

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Is Applewood smoked uncured bacon healthy?

Applewood smoked uncured bacon scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This applewood smoked uncured bacon is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork, water, salt, turbinado sugar, and cultured celery powder.

How processed is Applewood smoked uncured bacon?

Applewood smoked uncured bacon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Applewood 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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Applewood smoked uncured bacon

Nature's Promise
70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Ahold Delhaize USA
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This applewood smoked uncured bacon is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork, water, salt, turbinado sugar, and cultured celery powder. The absence of artificial additives and seed oils is a positive aspect, but the processing level limits its score. The use of turbinado sugar is a minor concern, but overall, the product maintains a good balance of quality ingredients.

Key ingredients 5

Pork
Good

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

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base and does not impact the nutritional quality significantly, serving mainly as a moisture component.

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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, with no significant positive or negative impact.

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Turbinado sugar
Bad

Turbinado sugar adds sweetness but contributes to excess sugar intake, which can be detrimental if consumed in large quantities.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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