Ingredient

Crumbled Bacon

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add crumbled bacon to foods primarily for its savory flavor and crispy texture. …

What is Crumbled Bacon?

Crumbled bacon consists of small pieces of cooked bacon. Bacon is a type of cured pork made from pork belly, which is then cooked and broken into small, irregular pieces.

Is Crumbled Bacon vegan?

No. Crumbled Bacon is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Crumbled Bacon a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Crumbled Bacon used for?

Manufacturers add crumbled bacon to foods primarily for its savory flavor and crispy texture.

Is Crumbled Bacon safe?

Bacon is a processed meat.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add crumbled bacon to foods primarily for its savory flavor and crispy texture. It is commonly found in savory dishes such as salads, baked potatoes, mac and cheese, and other prepared meals.

Health notes

Bacon is a processed meat. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classifies processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), meaning there is strong evidence it can cause cancer. Bacon is also high in sodium, with the FDA Daily Value for sodium being 2,300 mg, and saturated fat, which the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting to under 10% of daily calories. As a whole food, crumbled bacon is not evaluated by bodies like JECFA or EFSA for additive safety.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Crumbled Bacon

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FreshRealm LLC Loaded Mac & Cheese Elbow Pasta In Cheddar Cheese Sauce With Shredded White Meat Chicken And Savory Bacon, Loaded Mac & Cheese Other Deli High in sodium — 57% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 184kcal 11.6Protein 8.7Fat 14.0Carbs Relish Labs LLC Mushroom And Swiss Beef Cavatappi With Bacon And Green Onions, Mushroom And Swiss Beef Cavatappi Other Deli High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 163kcal 10.9Protein 8.4Fat 10.9Carbs FreshRealm LLC Bacon Cheddar Chicken Classic Style Meal, Bacon Cheddar Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 45% DV per serving 151kcal 9.6Protein 8.0Fat 9.6Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Bacon Cheddar Chicken With Creamy Mashed Potatoes Meal Kit, Bacon Cheddar Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 65% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 153kcal 9.8Protein 8.0Fat 9.5Carbs
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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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