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When you search online for bacon snacks, you’ll soon find a mix of crackers, crisps, nuts, sweets, sauces and cooking ingredients. The name ‘bacon’ doesn’t always mean that a product contains bacon or back bacon. Sometimes it refers to a flavouring, smoke flavouring or a vegetarian snack with a bacon flavour.
The right choice depends on when you plan to enjoy it: are you looking for a snack to share, an ingredient for dinner, a quick Korean meal or a bacon dog treat? Use the tips below to make sure you’re not paying mostly for the packaging.
Always check the ingredients list. A product labelled ‘bacon flavour’ or ‘smoky bacon’ may contain mainly flavourings and smoke flavouring. For example, Oishi Marty's Baconette Strips are made primarily from potato, vegetable oil and maize. The bacon taste comes from bacon flavouring, herbs and flavour enhancers.
If you’re looking for real meat ingredients, look for words such as pork, ham or bacon. Even then, the proportion may be limited. For example, according to the product information provided, Aardappel Anders Bacon Onion contains 1% bacon and 8.8% ham.
A 275- or 300-gram bag might seem ideal for a party, but consider how many people will be eating and how long the snacks will keep once opened. Nuts and crackers lose their crunch more quickly if the packaging isn’t properly sealed. For a family-sized pack, a resealable bag or an airtight storage container is handy.
Bacon crackers often contain wheat, milk, eggs, soya or sulphites. Bacon-flavoured nuts often contain peanuts and sometimes milk or other nuts. So check the allergen information, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Also check the salt, fat and sugar per 100 g. This makes it easier to compare products than relying on terms such as ‘light’, ‘intense’ or ‘full of flavour’. A bacon-flavoured sweet, for example, isn’t a savoury snack: according to the product information, g'woon Bacon Candy is made mainly from sugars and glucose syrup.
First, distinguish between these categories:
Are you after a meat flavour or actual meat? Check the ingredients and the order in which they’re listed. Ingredients are generally listed in descending order by weight. If wheat flour, potato or sugar comes first, that’s the main ingredient in the product.
According to the product information, Sliced bacon 3mm 500g has a simple composition: 100% pork. This is a different type of purchase from a bacon-flavoured cracker, and it also needs to be stored and prepared differently.
Check whether the product is delivered at room temperature, chilled or frozen. The sliced bacon must be kept frozen until use and, according to the information provided, must not be refrozen after thawing. Store dry snacks in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and seal them well after opening.
Packaging matters too if you have children at home. Keep snacks and pet food out of reach of young children. Choose a dog treat to suit your dog’s age, weight and activity level.
Why it suits this shopper: The 100-gram pack is a manageable size for a first purchase or a small get-together. The mini crackers are easy to share in a bowl.
The product information clearly describes these as mini crackers with a smoky bacon flavour. So expect a bacon-flavoured snack, not necessarily pieces of bacon.
Oven-baked, 100 grams and ideal for serving with drinks. According to the label, it contains wheat and milk, among other ingredients.
Why it suits this shopper: The larger bag is ideal for sharing with a group and for anyone who enjoys a substantial, crunchy snack.
The pack gives an approximate serving size of 30 grams. This helps you avoid unwittingly treating a large bag as a single portion.
Peanuts make up 40% of the ingredients, according to the product information. Contains peanuts, gluten and milk; may also contain nuts, soya and mustard.
Why it suits this shopper: This product is for home cooks who want to fry bacon and use it in breakfast dishes, pasta, burgers or hot meals.
The product name and ingredients make it clear that this is sliced pork bacon, not a cracker or snack that contains only bacon flavouring.
3 mm slices, a 500-gram pack and, according to the product information, 100% pork. Keep frozen and do not refreeze after thawing.
Why it suits this shopper: A practical choice for rewarding an adult dog between regular meals.
The product information explicitly states that this is complementary pet food for dogs. It’s not a snack for people and doesn’t replace a complete meal.
Bacon flavour, suitable as a complementary snack and accompanied by nutritional information. Adjust the amount to your dog’s age, weight and activity level.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and current European safety regulations.
It depends on the product. Oishi Marty's Baconette Strips is described as a vegetarian snack cracker in the product description and is made from potato and plant-based ingredients. Other crackers may contain ham, milk or eggs. Always check the latest ingredients list on the packaging.
The terms ‘bacon’ and ‘back bacon’ can vary between products and markets. So check the ingredients, cut of meat, slice thickness and storage instructions. A product made with 100% pork is different from a bacon-flavoured snack containing flavourings.
Yes. A product clearly labelled as complementary pet food for dogs can be given as a treat in line with the feeding instructions. Keep an eye on your dog’s total calorie intake and make sure fresh drinking water is always available. Don’t give your dog human bacon crisps, bacon sauce or seasoned nuts.
