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yummy! August 24, 2010
Reviewer: Gael T.
We just started getting this bacon when they began selling it at our local supermarket and we love it! I love that the majority of it is actually meat - rather than other leading natural or regular brands where 90% is just fat. We have happily switched our weekend treat to Applegate!
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Nitrates Explained August 5, 2010
Reviewer: Applegate F.
When you eat any Applegate products with celery juice added, you are consuming the exact same nitrates found in vegetables and vegetable juices, only at much lower levels. These naturally occurring nitrates are not a health risk to humans. Spinach may contain 500 to 1,900 parts per million of nitrate, which is much higher than that found in any cured meat product, compared to the reported 46 ppm found in Applegate Bacon. You would have to eat approximately 800 hot dogs to consume the same parts per million of nitrates found in an 8 oz glass of vegetable juice. Nitrates dissipate over time in meat products. Because Applegate produces their products more often, the supply chain always has the very freshest Applegate products. Commercial products are made with 120 ppm of chemical nitrites, as required by USDA regulations, they start with much higher levels than Applegate. We can only assume that the other products tested were older products, having time to dissipate.
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confused about nitrates August 2, 2010
Reviewer: L H.
I have really enjoyed your uncured bacon which I bought specifically to avoid nitrates found in other bacons. I would give it a 5 star rating, but am confused about this product due to this quote from Cook's illustrated (see end of post). Does the cooked product contain nitrate or nitrite? Does ingesting the product result in absorbing nitrate into my body? See quote:
"Celery juice naturally contains a high level of organic nitrate, which is converted into the problematic nitrite by the bacteria in the starter culture and also by saliva during chewing. Despite this fact, it’s technically correct to label the bacon “no nitrates or nitrites added,” since the compounds are formed during production, not added as ingredients...And the Applegate Farms Uncured Sunday Bacon averaged more than three times the level of regular bacon: 35 ppm nitrite (and nearly as much nitrate, at 44.3 ppm)." Thanks in advance for your response.
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Bacon and its organic! July 6, 2010
Reviewer: Bernie M.
Was looking for the perfect complement for scrambled eggs with chives and chanced upon this at Whole Foods. As a family trying to eat healthy we are always on the lookout for healthy alternatives to our favorite foods. Sunday Bacon does not disappoint in the taste department. Slices were crips and flavorful. At only 60 calories a serving..., I think Bacon may be back at our house!
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No Sugar May 7, 2010
Reviewer: Crystal M.
I would have given it 5 stars if it weren't for the sugar.
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Bacon with Sugar? April 14, 2010
Reviewer: Kelly F.
Is there any way to do Bacon without sugar? Sugar is also an ingredient in way too many of our foods. Would love to see a product from you without any sugar--like the beef hot dogs. Thanks.
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Great! April 1, 2010
Reviewer: Trixie R.
I think this bacon is excellent. I do agree with the previous post about a thick cut version. While organic, I think it would be helpful if the packaging posted that it also had no growth hormones. looking forward to trying more products!
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Yum! January 18, 2010
Reviewer: Alice R.
Wonderful bacon! My only wishes are that a thick-sliced variety was available, as well as a peppered version--both in the organic line.
Thanks for your wonderful products!
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Best Bacon! January 14, 2010
Reviewer: D Robert D.
I live in Indianapolis now and was intrigued because I used to live in Raritan! We tried it and loved it. My 7-yr-old proclaimed it the "best bacon he'd ever had" and he didn't know I had bought something new. That was the real test. We find it at Meijer and appreciate them carrying it. Thanks!
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Wow January 14, 2010
Reviewer: Robert M.
I purchased a package to try and I was not disappointed. This bacon burst with flavor. I plan to purchase a case of Sunday bacon.
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YUM November 18, 2009
Reviewer: JO B.
It's so refreshing that your company can make things like bacon without the nitrates. I know this bacon costs a litte more but it's worth it. I feel a lot better that there eating this bacon.
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