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Organic Sugar Free Uncured Bacon, 8 OZ
meat/bacon
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Sugar Free Uncured Bacon, 8 OZ

Applegate Farms
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
6g
Protein
310mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this package in the refrigerated natural/organic meat case, picked up for weekend breakfasts, a BLT, or to add smoky protein to salads and sandwiches. It carries a nostalgic, indulgent breakfast vibe but with a cleaner-label, wholesome positioning thanks to organic pork and a ‘sugar-free, uncured’ claim. The very short ingredient list (pork, water, sea salt, and celery powder used as a natural cure) and brining/smoking for texture indicate traditional processing rather than a heavily formulated product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 PAN
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein6g
* 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, PORK**, WATER, SEA, SALT., CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, CELERY, 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?

This is a processed meat product: it’s been cured/brined and smoked with added salt and water but contains no industrial additives or long list of synthetic ingredients, so it fits NOVA 3 rather than ultra-processed NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Organic Sugar Free Uncured Bacon, 8 OZ

That depends on your definition of healthy! This bacon is made from organic pork and contains no added sugars or preservatives, which is a win in many people's books. It's high in protein and low in carbs, making it a good option for those following a low-carb diet, but like all bacon, it’s best enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicwholesomeindulgent
$9.29
per package