Meat

Turkey bacon without fat

Turkey bacon without fat
Popularity 146 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Turkey bacon without fat

Category

Meat

Popularity

146 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Fat-free turkey bacon is a healthy alternative to traditional pork bacon, made from lean turkey breast that is carefully processed to remove as much fat as possible. Its crispy texture and slightly smoky flavor make it an ideal ingredient to add taste and consistency to various recipes without significantly increasing the caloric or fat content.

This product originated from the search for low-fat and low-cholesterol options, being very popular in balanced diets and meal plans focused on cardiovascular health. Fat-free turkey bacon is commonly used in American cuisine and increasingly in Hispanic-American gastronomy as a substitute in traditional dishes that require bacon, such as breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, and stews.

Among its main properties, its high protein content and low percentage of saturated fats compared to conventional bacon stand out. Furthermore, it is a good source of B-complex vitamins and minerals such as zinc and iron, which provide benefits for metabolism and the immune system.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, turkey bacon may be called tocineta de pavo, panceta de pavo, or simply pavo ahumado, although the term "turkey bacon" is the most recognized in recipes and markets.

Nutritional Properties

1mg
zinc
0g
fiber
600mg
sodium
5mcg
folate
0.4mg
iron
7mg
niacin
170mg
potassium
120
calories
20g
protein
30mg
cholesterol
0.4mg
vitamin b6
0g
trans fats
0.5mcg
vitamin b12
3g
total fats
1g
saturated fats

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