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Is Just Add Crispy Unsmoked Bacon Strips Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mark Spencer

Mark Spencer's Just Add Crispy Unsmoked Bacon Strips is reviewed here as a meat product. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes British pork and sodium nitrite as a preservative. While the pork is a natural ingredient, the presence of sodium nitrite raises safety concerns due to its association with processed meats and potential health risks, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.

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 British pork, a natural source of protein.
  • High meat content with 270g of pork per 100g of bacon strips.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
  • Antioxidant E301 may indicate processing, raising quality questions.

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.

  • Is Pork Meat safe in this meat product?

    Good

    Pork Meat is used here as base. Pork meat is the primary ingredient, providing a natural source of protein and flavor. Its high quality is indicated by the specification of British origin, which generally suggests better farming practices.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Viande de porc d'origine britannique

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pork Meat

  • Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?

    Bad

    Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is used as a preservative to inhibit bacterial growth in cured meats. However, its use is controversial due to associations with health risks, particularly in processed meats, which lowers the overall safety assessment.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Nitrite de sodium

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Nitrite

  • Is E301 safe in this meat product?

    Medium

    E301 is used here as antioxidant. E301, or sodium ascorbate, is an antioxidant that helps maintain color and freshness in meat products. While it is less concerning than synthetic preservatives, its presence indicates some level of processing.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: Antioxydant : E301

    Read the full ingredient profile for E301

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: 2386207

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Frequently asked questions

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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes British pork and sodium nitrite as a preservative. While the pork is a natural ingredient, the presence of sodium nitrite raises safety concerns due to its association with processed meats and potential health risks, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains British pork, a natural source of protein.; High meat content with 270g of pork per 100g of bacon strips.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork meat. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Antioxidant E301 may indicate processing, raising quality questions.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Mark Spencer — Just Add Crispy Unsmoked Bacon Strips has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Mark Spencer products. 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.
Mark Spencer — Just Add Crispy Unsmoked Bacon Strips has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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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