The Truth Behind the Labels: Is Bacon Without Nitrates Healthy?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2019 analysis by *America's Test Kitchen*, bacon labeled as 'uncured' and containing 'no nitrites added' can actually have higher nitrite levels than its conventionally cured counterpart. This startling finding prompts a critical investigation: is bacon without nitrates healthy, or are consumers being misled by clever marketing?