OK, it’s not technically bacon since it’s meat-free. But with delicious, bacony flavor, it’s a great option for vegetarian/vegan diets, or as a healthier alternative.

Bacon is the rare meat so well-loved that we invite it into both sweet and savory foods. Both traditional and pork-free options offer robust salty and smoky flavors and the crisp or chewy textures ...

Hot dogs, bacon, and chicken nuggets Still, some kinds and cuts of meat do tend to pose a greater risk than others—and the ones that are considered the safest may surprise you.

A study finds people who eat more than one serving of red meat a day are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Processed meats, like bacon and hot dogs, were linked to an even higher risk.

The bacon was indeed made from plants, just like the burger patties you can buy from companies such as Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat. But it had been mixed with real pork fat. Well, kind of.