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Organic Hickory Smoked Uncured Turkey Bacon, 8 OZ
meat/bacon
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Organic Hickory Smoked Uncured Turkey Bacon, 8 OZ

Applegate Farms
Available at Whole Foods
30
Calories
5g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated breakfast/lunch section beside other bacons and sliced deli meats — a quick grab for weekday breakfasts, sandwich-building, or a weekend brunch. The product projects a wholesome, lower-fat twist on a nostalgic bacon experience: smoky, savory, and convenient without the greasy indulgence of pork bacon. The short ingredient list and use of added water plus celery powder as a natural curing agent point to industrial processing for texture and shelf-stability, consistent with a processed packaged meat rather than an unprocessed whole food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PAN
Servings per Container: 8
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, TURKEY**, WATER., CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, SEA, SALT, CELERY, POWDER, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole meat as the main ingredient but includes added water and curing agents (celery powder) and is industrially smoked and packaged, aligning with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed formulations with extensive additives.

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Common Questions about Organic Hickory Smoked Uncured Turkey Bacon, 8 OZ

The hickory smoked turkey bacon is a lean option with only 30 calories per serving and 5 grams of protein, making it a decent choice for a snack or breakfast addition. It's organic and free from artificial preservatives and added sugars, which is a plus. However, 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs—if you're looking for something low in fat and calories, this fits the bill!

Perfect For

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$8.99
per package