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

Smoked Uncured Beef Bacon, 8 OZ

Wellshire Farms
Available at Whole Foods
40
Calories
4g
Protein
240mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated meat aisle or on a breakfast spread at weekend brunch — a familiar pack of smoked beef bacon marketed as "uncured" for a nostalgic, indulgent morning vibe. The short ingredient list (beef, salt, sugar, smoke and natural curing agents) signals traditional processing: salting, smoking and added sweeteners that change texture and extend shelf life, rather than heavy industrial reformulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PAN
Servings per Container: 8
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium240mg10%
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

BEEF, WATER, SEA, SALT, CANE, SUGAR, MOLASSES, (FROM, CANE), CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, ACEROLA, CHERRY, EXTRACT, 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?

Contains mainly whole-food beef with salt, sugar, smoke and natural curing agents (cultured celery powder, acerola extract); these are characteristic of processed foods (NOVA 3) rather than highly industrialized ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about Smoked Uncured Beef Bacon, 8 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This beef bacon is relatively low in calories (just 40 per serving) and packs a decent amount of protein (4 grams) without any added sugars or artificial ingredients. If you're looking for a protein boost or a savory addition to your breakfast, it fits the bill — just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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$7.99
per package