Is Hormel® Black Label® Microwave Ready Original Bacon 12 oz. Box Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 2 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • bacon cured with water
  • cured with water
  • dextrose

bacon cured with water

Dietitian note

Bacon is a salted pork product that comes from the belly of a pig.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

cured with water
dextrose

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Description

Microwave-ready bacon delivers smoky, savory flavor and a balance of crisp edges with slightly tender centers. Texture crisps quickly in the included tray, making it convenient for breakfast, sandwiches, salads, or crumbled toppings. Reviewers commonly note consistent taste and easy preparation, while some mention occasional variability in crispness between slices.

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Ingredients

bacon Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Dextrose, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Cured With Water, Sodium Nitrite

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

Hormel® Black Label® Microwave Ready Original Bacon 12 oz. Box is available at 20 retailers

AlbertsonsFry'sGiant EagleH-E-BHarris TeeterHy-VeeIGAJewel-OscoKrogerMeijerRalphsSafewayShopRiteSmith'sTargetUnited SupermarketsVitacostVonsWalmartWegmans

About this product

Meat · Slice, Strip

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
Crispy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichTopping
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