Ingredient

Smoked Bacon

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

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

What it is

Smoked bacon is a type of cured pork product, typically made from pork belly. The pork is first cured with salt, sugar, and sometimes other flavorings, then smoked over wood chips to impart a distinct flavor and aroma.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add smoked bacon to foods primarily for its savory flavor and crispy texture. It is often found in prepared soups, salad dressings, and as a topping or inclusion in various savory dishes.

Health notes

Smoked bacon is a processed meat product. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence that consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) advise limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.

Allergen info

Smoked bacon is not a major allergen as defined by the FDA.

Products containing Smoked Bacon

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JH BIOTECH, INC. Organic Smoked Bacon Spinach Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 68% DV per serving 159kcal 6.6Protein 13.2Fat 3.1Carbs Kresge Farm Foods Inc. Wos-Wit, Bacon Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 235kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 17.6Carbs Kresge Farm Foods Inc. Wos-Wit, Bacon Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 235kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 17.6Carbs Kresge Farm Foods Inc. Wos-Wit, Bacon Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 235kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 17.6Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Baked Potato With Cheddar & Bacon Soup, Smoke Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 78kcal 2.5Protein 3.3Fat 9.4Carbs Preferred Wholesale, Inc. Smoke Flavor Added Bacon Meat Sticks, Smoke Other Snacks 357kcal 25Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs

The Kroger Co. Potato Bites Frozen Prepared Sides High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 242kcal 5.3Protein 15.8Fat 20Carbs Safeway, Inc. Spicy Jambalaya With Sausage, White Meat Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Uncured Ham, Spicy Jambalaya Other Soups High in sodium — 85% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 94kcal 5.7Protein 4.7Fat 7.3Carbs Meijer, Inc. Cauliflower Bacon Salad With Spinach And Sun-Dried Tomatoes In A Spicy Bacon Dressing, Cauliflower Bacon Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 129kcal 1.2Protein 10.6Fat 7.1Carbs Eenie Meenie, Inc. Fully Loaded Potato With Cheddar & Bacon Perogies Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 212kcal 7.1Protein 4.1Fat 34.1Carbs Ken's Foods, Inc. French With Smoked Bacon Dressing, French With Smoked Bacon Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 424kcal 0Protein 36.4Fat 30.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Cheese And Cured & Uncured Bacon Bits Egg, Cheese, Cured & Uncured Bacon Bits And Onions In A Flaky Pastry Mini Quiche, Cheese And Cured & Uncured Bacon Bits Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 376kcal 11.8Protein 25.9Fat 24.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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