Do Turkey Rashers Taste Like Bacon?

While it doesn't have the exact same taste and texture as pork bacon, turkey bacon still has a smoky, salty, meaty flavor that many enjoy. Turkey bacon is lower in calories and fat than regular bacon and a good substitute for people who don't eat pork.

Why is turkey bacon called bacon?

Turkey bacon is a cured, bacon-like product that must follow the same requirements as those that apply to pork bacon. The kind of meat from which the bacon is made must appear on the package and the descriptive name can serve as the product name.

How bad is turkey bacon for you?

Keep in mind that turkey bacon does contain 4 grams of saturated fat, which is considered the bad fat for your diet. Still, that is half as much as pork bacon, with 8 grams per serving. Eating too much saturated fat increases your risk for heart disease.