Are Bacon Bits Real Bacon?

Hormel's bacon bits are made with "real" bacon, which, according to the label, is “cured with water, salt, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite.” The last two ingredients are food additives commonly found in cured meats to enhance flavor and preserve freshness.

What is in fake bacon bits?

Textured Soy Flour, Canola Oil, Salt, Caramel Color, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Lactic Acid, Yeast Extract, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate (Flavor Enhancers), and FD&C Red 40.

Are bacon bits bad for you?

Bacon bits add a burst of bold flavor to salads and baked potatoes, but they aren't very nutritious. In addition to almost 2 grams of fat per tablespoon, artificial bacon bits are also quite high in sodium.