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Thick Cut Bacon Strips
Thick Cut Bacon Strips by Morning Star Farm provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meat analogues category and comes in a 150 g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 15g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 60 kcal | 204 +96% | |
| Total fat | 33.3 g | 5 g | 6% | 10 +234% |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g | 1 g | 5% | 1.8 +276% |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 3 g | 1% | 11.6 +73% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 2.2 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.7 −100% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 15.2 −56% |
| Salt | 3.7 g | 0.6 g | 1.5 +138% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2798 Meat analogues products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other meat analogues
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, soybean oil, modified corn starch, egg whites, soy flour, wheat gluten, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (corn, soy, and wheat), vegetable glycerin, salt, soy protein isolate, black pepper, sodium citrate, sugar, yeast, natural and artificial flavors, monocalcium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, malic acid, guar gum, yeast extract, spice, lactic acid, calcium lactate, locust bean gum, red 40, sodium sulfite, carrageenan, yellow 6, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, nonfat milk, blue 1. CONTAINS EGG, SOY, WHEAT, AND MILK INGREDIENTS.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 18
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 150 g
- Serving size
- 15g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo cholesterol
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028989106216
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Thick Cut Bacon Strips?
Thick Cut Bacon Strips contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (15g).
How much sugar is in Thick Cut Bacon Strips?
Thick Cut Bacon Strips has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Thick Cut Bacon Strips healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Thick Cut Bacon Strips vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Thick Cut Bacon Strips contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Thick Cut Bacon Strips contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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