Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

But depending on the ingredients, plant-based bacon could actually be good for you. Healthy plant foods can be rich sources of fiber and of essential vitamins and minerals, including protein, calcium, antioxidants, and other phytonutrients.

Yes. Bacon is made with salt as a curing agent, and nitrite (but not nitrate) is the other most frequently used additive. Bacon may also contain other additives such as sugars, maple sugar, wood smoke, flavorings, and spices.

Simulations of pork which don't have any actual pork or pork by-products are entirely permissible. So Bac-Os, which are artificially flavored tvp and contain no animal products at all, and vegetarian imitation bacon are both OK for Muslims to eat assuming they're otherwise halal.

Supports brain health: The choline found in bacon is crucial for maintaining healthy brain function and memory. Boosts energy levels: The B vitamins in bacon help convert the food you eat into energy. Improves mood: Bacon's amino acids can help regulate mood and reduce stress.

Ingredients: Pork Bellies Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

Cured bacon is treated with salt and nitrites to preserve flavor and color, and to stop bacterial growth. Uncured bacon is still cured, only with naturally occurring nitrites like celery juice powder.

Jewish and Muslim leaders say that, although a new plant-based product that looks and tastes like ground pork isn't really meat, it isn't really kosher or halal, either.

“Impossible Pork and all other plant-based pork products are completely kosher in the spirit of the law,” Koenig explained. “They're made of plants. There's no way they could possibly violate any of the kosher laws.

“For general good health, I would recommend keeping processed meats limited to once a week or once every other week. At that rate, a serving could be three to four slices. If you eat bacon more often than that, one to two slices should be a serving,” says Derocha.

Glutamate is found in many foods, but it's especially abundant in bacon. The high concentration of glutamate is why bacon tastes so savory and delicious. It's also why some people find bacon addictive. The human body craves foods high in umami because they are a source of important nutrients.

All food consumed at McDonald's comply with Halal requirements.