Applewood Smoked Bacon
What You Should Know
You’d spot this applewood smoked bacon in the refrigerated meat aisle or on a weekend grocery run, destined for brunch, BLTs, or a savory breakfast skillet. It gives an indulgent, comforting, slightly nostalgic vibe—think Sunday mornings and diner breakfasts. The ingredient list and smoke-curing suggest a processed cured meat with a crisp, savory texture and pronounced salt and smoke flavor; minimal industrial additives are listed (brown sugar, vinegar, celery powder) which points to traditional processing rather than heavy ultra-processing.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Bacon, (pork,, water,, brown, sugar,, salt,, vinegar,, celery, powder)..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed cured meat (smoked, salted, and sugared) with celery powder used as a natural curing agent; the formulation lacks many industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).
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Common Questions about Applewood Smoked Bacon
Health is a bit of a sliding scale, right? This bacon packs a punch with 7 grams of protein per ounce, which is great if you're looking to add some protein to your meal. However, it is higher in sodium (710 mg) and saturated fat (17% of the daily value), so it might not be the best choice if you're watching your heart health or salt intake.