Nature's Promise Thick sliced uncured bacon

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Is Nature's Promise Thick sliced uncured bacon healthy?

Nature's Promise Thick sliced 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 bacon product is processed and contains added sugars, which can contribute to increased calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed in excess.

How processed is Nature's Promise Thick sliced uncured bacon?

Nature's Promise Thick sliced uncured bacon is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Nature's Promise Thick sliced uncured bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt counts in its favor; Cane Sugar, Turbinado Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Nature's Promise Thick sliced uncured bacon

Nature's Promise
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Ahold Delhaize USA
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This bacon product is processed and contains added sugars, which can contribute to increased calorie intake and potential health issues if consumed in excess. However, it uses natural ingredients like pork and sea salt, which are beneficial. The absence of artificial additives and the use of natural curing agents like celery powder contribute positively to its rating, but the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 8

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt enhances flavor naturally and provides essential minerals, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Pork
Neutral

Pork is the main source of protein in bacon, providing essential amino acids, but it is also high in saturated fat.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used to maintain moisture and texture in the product without adding nutritional value.

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Celery Powder
Neutral

Celery powder is used as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer without significant health impact.

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Cherry Powder
Neutral

Cherry powder adds flavor and color, with no significant health implications.

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Cultured Celery Extract
Neutral

Cultured celery extract is used for flavor and preservation, with minimal impact on health.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar is added for flavor but contributes to increased sugar intake and potential health concerns.

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Turbinado Sugar
Bad

Turbinado sugar is a type of raw sugar that adds sweetness but increases sugar content and potential health risks.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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