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Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon
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Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon

Jones Dairy Farm
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
10g
Protein
1g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon is a small, 6-oz refrigerated pack of cured pork you’ll spot in the grocery store’s chilled breakfast meats aisle — usually stacked near sliced ham, packaged bacon, and pre-cooked sausage links. It reads as a quick, ready-to-heat option for mornings and weeknight dinners alike. Shoppers grab it on runs for weekend brunches, apartment grocery trips, or when assembling quick sandwiches and breakfast burritos. The brand leans on a traditional American farmhouse image — Jones Dairy Farm markets itself as heritage-driven and dependable, appealing to families and consumers seeking a familiar, old-fashioned breakfast meat without artisanal pretension. Labels for this product typically emphasize convenience and a simple ingredient list on the front, sometimes implying a “leaner than streaky bacon” health halo; there’s no organic certification here and the ingredient panel quietly lists curing agents and “natural flavor.” In plain terms, this is a cured, ready-to-eat meat product that has been processed and preserved. Sensory cues: thin pink rounds with a subtly smoky-sweet aroma from added sugar, firm but tender texture when warmed, and a salty-savory bite with a mild chew; they come in a clear, vacuum-sealed plastic pack that peels open to reveal neatly stacked slices. The ritual is quick — pan-sear or microwave a couple of slices, nestle them into English muffins, salads, or savory pies. In American grocery culture it functions as a convenient shortcut to an iconic breakfast flavor, a midweek time-saver and a nostalgic bridge to diner-style mornings at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 3
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein10g
* 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,, Potassium, Lactate,, Salt,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Sodium, Ascorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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?

Contains multiple industrial additives and curing agents (sodium nitrite, phosphates, lactates, flavorings) and is a ready-to-eat processed meat product, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon

Well, it depends on what you’re comparing it to! With 10 grams of protein per serving and only 60 calories, it can be a great addition to a balanced breakfast or a protein-packed snack. Just keep in mind the sodium content is a bit on the higher side at 460 mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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