Carnes

Fatty salted bacon

Fatty salted bacon
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Ingredient Information

Name

Fatty salted bacon

Category

Carnes

Popularity

2 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Fatty salted bacon is a fundamental ingredient in many recipes, especially in traditional and home cooking. It is the fatty, cured part of the pig, generally obtained from the belly or the ribs, which has been salted for preservation and flavor.

Its origin dates back to ancient meat preservation techniques where salt was used to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. Fatty salted bacon is very popular in various cuisines across Latin America and Spain, where it provides an intense flavor, a crunchy texture when fried, and a characteristic aroma that enhances stews, soups, eggs, beans, and traditional homemade dishes.

Among its properties, its high fat content stands out, making it a very energetic source and a great flavor enhancer. It also contains proteins and small amounts of B vitamins. However, due to its salt and fat content, its consumption should be moderate.

In the Hispanic American world, this ingredient is known by various synonyms that vary by country, such as: tocino, manteca, panceta, chirizo, tocinetas, or simply chicharrón (although the latter also refers to bacon fried into crunchy pieces).

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
1800mg
sodium
4mcg
folate
230mg
potassium
0g
sugars
541
calories
0mcg
lycopene
37g
protein
70mg
cholesterol
0mg
vitamin c
1.3g
trans fat
42g
total fat
14g
saturated fat
1.4g
carbohydrates

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