Bacon strips
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Ingredient Information

Name

Bacon strips

Category

Carnes

Popularity

12 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Bacon strips are thin slices of bacon or pork belly, cured or smoked, commonly used in cooking to add flavor and texture to a wide variety of dishes. This ingredient provides a salty, smoky, and crispy touch once cooked, enhancing recipes from salads to stews and main courses.

The origin of bacon dates back to ancient techniques of preserving pork through salting and smoking, common practices in Europe, particularly in countries like Spain, Italy, and England. Currently, bacon strips are produced in many regions of the world, including Latin America, where they are adapted to the local cuisine.

Regarding their properties, bacon strips are rich in fats, providing energy and flavor. They contain proteins and small amounts of B-complex vitamins, although they should be consumed in moderation due to their sodium and saturated fat content.

In different Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas, bacon strips may have various synonyms, such as pancetta strips, tocineta strips (a common term in Colombia, Venezuela, and others), or simply tocineta. In Mexico and other countries, they are also known as bacon bits or bacon slices.

This ingredient is ideal for integration into recipes that require an intense flavor and crispy texture, such as sandwiches, tacos, salads, pastas, and traditional breakfasts, adding a special and characteristic touch.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
1820mg
sodium
14mg
calcium
2mcg
folate
1.2mg
iron
565mg
potassium
0g
sugars
541
calories
0mcg
lycopene
37g
proteins
90mg
cholesterol
0mg
vitamin c
1.2g
trans fats
1.4g
carbohydrates
42g
total fats
14g
saturated fats

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