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Is Black Label Thick Cut Bacon Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hormel

Hormel's Black Label Thick Cut Bacon is reviewed here as a meat product. Zerotox gives it 59/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

59 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 59

This bacon contains sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate, both synthetic additives that raise safety concerns. The presence of sugar and dextrose indicates a processed composition, contributing to the lower rating.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains water and salt, which are essential for curing and flavoring.
  • Sodium erythorbate is used as an antioxidant, helping to maintain color and freshness.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.
  • The inclusion of sugar and dextrose suggests a higher level of processing, which may not be desirable for all consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this meat product, not just listed as a raw label.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2435048

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Frequently asked questions

Main concerns for this product: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.; The inclusion of sugar and dextrose suggests a higher level of processing, which may not be desirable for all consumers.. See the full list above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.; The inclusion of sugar and dextrose suggests a higher level of processing, which may not be desirable for all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains water and salt, which are essential for curing and flavoring.; Sodium erythorbate is used as an antioxidant, helping to maintain color and freshness.. See the Pros section above.
This bacon contains sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate, both synthetic additives that raise safety concerns. The presence of sugar and dextrose indicates a processed composition, contributing to the lower rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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Hormel — Black Label Thick Cut Bacon has a Zerotox score of 59 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
Hormel — Black Label Thick Cut Bacon has a Zerotox safety score of 59 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hormel products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Hormel — Black Label Thick Cut Bacon has a Zerotox safety score of 59 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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