Farmland
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Score breakdown
Contains three category red flags including disallowed sodium phosphates and standard nitrite cure
Wet cured with added phosphates for moisture retention, though naturally hickory smoked
Minimal sourcing disclosure with no farm origin, breed, welfare certifications, or antibiotic policy
Real hickory smoking elevates otherwise conventional wet-cured bacon with standard industrial additives
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Certifications
Sourcing
Real hardwood hickory smoking process with hand-selected bacon. Farmland is part of the Smithfield/Farmland Foods portfolio. Product evidence suggests USA origin based on ancillary Farmland literature, though not explicitly stated on primary retailer pages for this exact SKU.
Transparency notes
No MSG claim, Gluten Free claim, Real hardwood hickory smoking emphasized, No artificial colors or flavors claim