North Country Smokehouse Original Peameal Bacon

North Country Smokehouse

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Ingredients:

Pork Loin Cured With Water, Cane & Maple Sugars, Maple Syrup, Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Vinegar, Sodium Nitrite, And Spice Extractives. Rolled In Cornmeal.

Rating:     We Avoid

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Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the North Country Smokehouse Original Peameal Bacon is a product that our evaluation deems as one with room for improvement in terms of healthfulness and ingredient quality. The absence of an organic certification and the presence of GMO ingredients contribute to its low rating. Additionally, the inclusion of cane and maple sugars, as well as dextrose, raises concerns about the product’s sugar content. More critically, the use of sodium nitrite is a significant factor in the deduction of points, due to its recognition as a potentially harmful additive.

The pork loin in this bacon is cured with a mixture of water, sugars, and salt, which is standard in meat preservation. However, the choice to use cane and maple sugars, along with dextrose, contributes to the overall added sugars in the product. The maple syrup could be seen as a natural sweetener, but it does not mitigate the impact of the other sugars. Rolled in cornmeal, the product presents a traditional peameal bacon profile.

The product is not organic, which is a priority for many consumers seeking cleaner food options. The lack of non-GMO ingredients further distances the product from the expectations of a health-conscious audience. Sodium phosphate and sodium erythorbate are additives that might not align with the cleaner diet many consumers strive for. However, the ingredient that carries the most weight in the scoring is sodium nitrite. Often used in cured meats, sodium nitrite has been associated with negative health effects, which justifies its significant impact on the product’s score.

The North Country Smokehouse Original Peameal Bacon receives the lowest rating on our scale due to its composition, which includes non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, and the additive sodium nitrite. Consumers looking for cleaner and healthier food options are advised to consider alternative products that align more closely with their dietary preferences and values.

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