Great Value
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Score breakdown
Three hard disqualifiers and red flags including sodium phosphates, erythorbate, and nitrite present.
Conventional wet curing with phosphates for water retention undermines traditional quality standards.
Zero certifications, no sourcing details, no animal welfare standards disclosed.
Contains sodium phosphates (hard disqualifier) plus multiple red flag additives that violate category standards.
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Sourcing
Great Value is Walmart's private label brand, typically produced by contract manufacturers. No specific sourcing, animal welfare, or environmental transparency claims are displayed on the retailer listings.
Transparency notes
No third-party certifications, animal welfare claims, or country of origin information found on retailer listings. Standard cured bacon with conventional ingredients.