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 hickory smoked uncured bacon is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork, sea salt, and natural preservatives like celery and cherry powder.

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, 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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Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon

Beeler's
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This hickory smoked uncured bacon is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork, sea salt, and natural preservatives like celery and cherry powder. The use of turbinado sugar and the processing level limit its score, but the absence of artificial additives and seed oils is a positive aspect. The product provides a good protein source, but the processing level and added sugar slightly reduce its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 6

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 to the product's taste profile.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps in processing and maintaining moisture without adding nutritional value.

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Celery Powder
Neutral

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

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Cherry Powder
Neutral

Cherry powder is included for flavor or color, offering no notable health benefits or risks.

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Turbinado Sugar
Bad

Turbinado sugar adds sweetness but is considered less healthy due to its high sugar content, which can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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