Surprisingly, no. Here's why. By Rachel Meltzer Warren It’s reasonable enough to assume that “uncured” bacon, with labels touting “no nitrates or nitrites added,” would be a healthier ...

The problem with bacon and other processed meats lies in the nitrates they contain. According to research published in the ...

Leading scientists and a cross-party group of politicians are calling for chemicals called nitrites to be removed from processed meats like bacon ... to nitrites and nitrates as food additives ...