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Not sure if that's what the OP meant by "real" -- both of the Safeway entries list nitrites in the ingredients, and the Vande Rose Farms item contains celery po
by cbhl 3y ago
Not sure if that's what the OP meant by "real" -- both of the Safeway entries list nitrites in the ingredients, and the Vande Rose Farms item contains celery powder (which is "uncured" by USDA's definition, but contains nitrites as well).
- bookofjoe 3y agoExcellent observation Vande Rose Farms states: ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS but — among them is "cultured celery powder" which indeed "contains nitrites as well." It would appear Vande Rose Farms is hiding behind the USDA definition of uncured — as do other makers — to seem more "natural." They also offer a Dry Cured version: https://vanderosefarms.com/product/americas-best-cured-bacon/ https://vanderosefarms.com/product/americas-best-cured-bacon... I am reminded of a dialogue I had with an area representative for Boars Head Meats whom I met while he was arranging his display in a Kroger store. We got to talking about cured vs. uncured meats and I decided to really get to the bottom of it (this was maybe 10 years ago). After significant effort I discovered that "Uncured" products actually contain MORE nitrites and nitrates than "Cured" because it is impossible to accurately measure nitrite/nitrate levels in the celery powder extracts used in "Uncured" meats so manufacturers routinely add much more than they would otherwise need to so as to be able to always pass FDA tests for bacteria etc. growth. required for certification. I sent my findings to the Boars Head rep and he was surprised and agreed that I was correct.
- mickdeek86 3y agoI only eat supernatural ingredients though...