Bac'n Buds Chips, Bacon

Ingredient score

Higher-concern ingredient detected

Worth a closer look

• Red 3 (Erythrosine)Higher concern

  FDA has revoked its use in food; manufacturers must remove it by January 2027.

  Avoid or limit in the stated context.

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• Smoke flavoringModerate concern

  The EU withdrew approval for smoke flavorings because DNA-damage concerns couldn't be ruled out.

  Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.

  More about Smoke flavoring

• Caramel colorLimited concern

  Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.

  Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.

  More about Caramel color

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Ingredients

About this result

USDA FoodData Central record · updated Jul 14, 2017 · US · 14.1 oz/399 g

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