Is nitrate free bacon actually better for you?
Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity expert
Nov 22, 2025 · 12 min read
“Nitrate free bacon” sounds safer and cleaner, but the chemistry behind those labels is far more complicated than the marketing. Here is what the research really says and how to enjoy bacon more safely, if you choose to keep it on your plate. “Most ‘nitrate free bacon’ still delivers nitrates from celery or other natural […]