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Center Cut Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, 12 OZ
meat/bacon
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Center Cut Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, 12 OZ

Niman Ranch
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
2g
Protein
135mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this center-cut applewood smoked bacon in the refrigerated meat case or reaching for it when planning a weekend brunch, holiday breakfast or backyard cookout. It feels nostalgic and indulgent — smoky, savory and built for crisp edges and chewy bite. The product is cured and smoked with simple extras (turbinado sugar, celery powder) which affect texture and flavor; those traditional processes make it a processed meat rather than an ultra‑processed industrial formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SKILLET
Servings per Container: 10
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein2g
* 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

PORK, PREPARED, WITH:, WATER, SALT, TURBINADO, SUGAR, CELERY, POWDER..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Cured and smoked pork with added salt, sugar and celery powder indicates traditional processing for preservation and flavor; ingredients list lacks industrial additives typical of NOVA 4, so it classifies as processed (NOVA 3).

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Common Questions about Center Cut Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, 12 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This bacon is lower in sugar and has no added sugars, which is a plus. However, it's also not particularly high in protein or fiber, so if you're looking for a health powerhouse, it might not fit the bill. It’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingpractical
$8.99
per package