Ingredient

Rendered Bacon Fat

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add rendered bacon fat to foods to provide a savory, smoky flavor and …

What it is

Rendered bacon fat is the fat from pigs that has been processed to remove impurities. It is obtained by heating pieces of pork fat until the fat melts away from the connective tissues, then separating the liquid fat from the solid material.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add rendered bacon fat to foods to provide a savory, smoky flavor and a rich mouthfeel. It is often used in processed meats, seasonings, gravies, and baked goods to enhance their taste and texture.

Health notes

Rendered bacon fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily a source of saturated fat. JECFA has evaluated fats and oils, and EFSA has evaluated fats and oils, but no specific evaluations for rendered bacon fat are typically cited. Like other animal fats, high consumption may be associated with increased risk of certain health conditions, but this is debated and depends on overall dietary patterns.

Allergen info

Rendered bacon fat is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Rendered Bacon Fat

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TODAY'S KITCHEN Beef Patties Other Meats High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 295kcal 19.5Protein 23.5Fat 1.3Carbs F.B. Purnell Sausage Co., Inc. Country Sausage Gravy, Country Gravy Mix High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 196kcal 5.4Protein 16.1Fat 16.1Carbs

KRAFT HEINZ MEALS Mac & Cheese With Bacon, Sharp Cheddar Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 310kcal 12.4Protein 8.8Fat 43.4Carbs Paf Designs Bacon Cream Cheese Spread Cheese 233kcal 6.7Protein 16.7Fat 6.7Carbs Bush Brothers & Company Bush's, New Orleans Red And Black Beans Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 85kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 13.8Carbs General Mills, Inc. Betty Crocker, Spaghetti, Seasoning And Creamy Carbonara Suace Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 347kcal 10.2Protein 9.2Fat 53.1Carbs Heinz Frozen Food Company Home Style Loaded Potato Soup Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 75kcal 2.6Protein 3.1Fat 9.7Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Roasted Corn Chowder Soup, Roasted Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 53kcal 0.7Protein 2.9Fat 6.0Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Baked Potato Soup With A Twist Of Cauliflower, Baked Potato Other Soups High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 44kcal 1.6Protein 2.6Fat 3.3Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Hoppin' John Seasoned Rice With Blackeye Peas Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 356kcal 11.1Protein 1.1Fat 73.3Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Pork & Bacon Hash Chili & Stew High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 31% DV per serving 216kcal 10.6Protein 14.4Fat 10.6Carbs Uncle Wiley's, Inc. Original Greens Seasoning, Original Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 357kcal 0Protein 0Fat 35.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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