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Boar's Head Bacon, Pre Cooked
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Boar's Head Bacon, Pre Cooked

Boar's Head
2.29 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
4g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Bacon, Pre Cooked (2.29 oz) arrives on the refrigerated shelf alongside other packaged cured meats and breakfast proteins — think near the deli case, next to sliced deli hams, breakfast sausages, and ready-to-eat bacon strips. The small, vacuum-style twin-pouch design (about fourteen thin slices separated into two portions) signals convenience: heat in the microwave for roughly 25 seconds and it's sandwich-ready. This product fits quick-morning runs, last-minute brunch spreads, and game-day snack prep; shoppers reach for it on weeknight grocery trips when they want smoky bacon flavor without skillet splatter. Boar's Head positions itself as a premium, family-owned heritage brand (est. 1905), appealing to shoppers who value taste, tradition, and perceived quality — often middle- to upper-income, brand-loyal consumers who want deli-grade flavor without extra work. The label leans on natural-sounding claims — "naturally smoked," "fully cooked" — creating a mild health halo, though there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes curing agents. In plain language, this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat cured meat: the product is cured with water, salt, sugar, and additives such as sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite to preserve color, texture, and shelf life. Sensory notes: slices crisp quickly at the edges, with a chewy, meaty bite and smoky aroma; packaging is single-use microwaveable pouches that make it easy to top breakfast sandwiches, fold into salads, or toss into scrambled eggs. Rituals around this product emphasize speed, convenience, and boosting simple meals with a savory, familiar bacon hit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 3
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein4g
* 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

Cured, with:, Water,, Salt,, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Erythorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-eat, industrially processed cured meat with added preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium erythorbate, sodium phosphate) and stabilizers; those characteristics align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Bacon, Pre Cooked

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! This pre-cooked bacon has 70 calories and 6 grams of fat per serving, which isn't too outrageous if you’re looking for a protein boost without a ton of added sugar. If you're mindful of sodium, just keep in mind it does have 260mg per serving, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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