Bacon

Hormel Black Label

Original Bacon

Below Average Low confidence
Ingredient Integrity 25

Three red-flag additives including sodium erythorbate and dextrose with no premium ingredients.

Processing Level 45

Wet-cured with hardwood smoke but lacks process detail or premium methods.

Evidence & Transparency 5

Made in USA only; zero disclosure on farm origin, breed, welfare, or processing details.

Product Quality 35

Standard industrial formulation with curing accelerators and multiple sweeteners but no restructuring.

Ingredients

Cured With WaterSaltSugarDextroseSodium ErythorbateSodium Nitrite

Certifications

Gluten Free

Sourcing

Made in the USA by Hormel Foods Corporation. Product emphasizes natural hardwood smoke processing method and brine seasoning approach.

Transparency notes

Full ingredient disclosure available on multiple major retailer websites. Gluten-free certification clearly indicated. Made in USA claim present. No organic, non-GMO, or kosher certifications found for this variant.

Origin USA
Last verified June 2026