What are fake bacon bits made out of?

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Imitation Bacon Bits are made from TVP (“textured vegetable protein”, which means soy) that has been flavoured and coloured. Most have liquid smoke added to them as well. They are what is called an “analog food”, just like veggie mince. Most are very low fat and low cholesterol.

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Theres no real crumbled bacon in these bacon-flavored bits. The full ingredient list reads textured soy flour, canola oil, salt, caramel color, natural and artificial flavor, yeast extract, FDandC Red No. 40, natural applewood smoke, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate.

Similarly, do bacon bits have meat in them? While some companies at least start their bacon bits preparation with the breakfast meat—those versions tend to be labeled as “real” bacon bits—some brands bacon bits actually have no meat at all. And whether the bits contain meat or not, youll also find a whole lot of preservatives.

Also to know, are artificial bacon bits bad for you?

Bacon Bits Real bacon bits contain harmful preservatives called sodium nitrites, along with lots of bad fats and sodium. Imitation bacon bits, though lower in fat and typically made of vegetable protein, are still highly processed and not nutritious.

Are imitation bacon bits vegetarian?

Our Imitation Bacon Bits contain no MSG and are made from soy flour, making them a welcome addition to vegetarian and vegan dishes.