52

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Smoked bacon

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

83

Hazard Score

Healthy

50

Mirella Index

Everyday

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

PorkMeat · No known concerns

Whole animal protein. Base component of traditional minced meat and sausages.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Spices · No known concerns

Chili / Cayenne

Chili · No known concerns

Hot spice from chili peppers.

E250 · −15 pts

High health concern Source: IARC

Preservative in cured meats. Its nitrosamine by-products are a key mechanism behind IARC classifying processed meat consumption as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.

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