Dutch food engineers at Vaess have developed an innovative biotech solution that can replace the controversial use of nitrites in meat products like bacon, while maintaining a stable pink appearance.

As with many concerned consumers, a team of University of Oklahoma researchers wondered if the green color sometimes seen in bacon is, in fact, harmful to human health. Recently, these OU scientists ...

Developed in partnership with processor Tulip Ltd, the change to the bacon range will come at no additional cost to consumers, and the reduced nitrite bacon will first launch in stores with 11 core ...

Researchers from Queen's University Belfast are calling for the ban of nitrite-cured meat after a new study found a substantial link with colorectal cancer. The study saw mice fed nitrite-cured meat ...

It’s reasonable enough to assume that “uncured” bacon, with labels touting “no nitrates or nitrites added,” would be a healthier choice. After all, nitrite and its chemical cousin nitrate in processed ...

Bacon is a staple of the British diet. Sales soar around Christmas as we feast on pigs in blankets, it’s the centrepiece of weekend fry-ups all year round – and nothing compares to a classic bacon ...

Few things evoke the comforting aroma of breakfast quite like sizzling bacon. Whether crispy or chewy, it's a beloved staple in kitchens around the world. Yet, a common point of confusion for many ...

There’s something irresistible about bacon in a hot pan. The sizzle, the aroma, that first bite of salty, smoky perfection – it’s breakfast bliss. For many of us, bacon isn’t just food; it’s comfort, ...