Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Regular Bacon Slices

Questions about Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Regular Bacon Slices

Is Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Regular Bacon Slices healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 58/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (2100 mg) and saturated fat (14.9 g). Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite and Smoke Flavoring are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Regular Bacon Slices?

In label order (largest amount first): CURED WITH: Water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, sodiumerythorbate, sodium nitrite. May contain smoke flavoring..

Does Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Regular Bacon Slices contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier and stabilizer, but excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health. Sodium Erythorbate (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but excessive intake may have potential health effects. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative and color fixative in cured meats, but excessive intake may be linked to health risks such as nitrosamine formation. Smoke Flavoring (worth noting): Some smoke flavorings may contain compounds linked to health concerns, but regulatory positions vary.