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Is it worth buying expensive bacon? It's not just about the taste, it's also about health and a responsible choice!

The price of bacon varies greatly in the market, ranging from $3 to $283 per pound. Dr. Berg points out that the different prices reflect not only the brand, but also the way the pigs are raised, the feed, the processing procedures, and even the type of agriculture you support.

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The truth about cheap bacon

· Factory farming: Pigs are confined to spaces about the size of a bathtub and fattened to 300 pounds within months.

· Feed ingredients: high levels of genetically modified corn and soybeans, containing herbicide residues, and even using ratopetamine , a drug banned in 90 countries .

· Processing method: Add liquid smoke agent, salt, water, sugar, and MSG, then quickly slice and sell in supermarkets.

· Consumers don't know or ask, and that's how the $3.33 a pound bacon comes to be.

The value of free-range bacon

· Pigs that have space to move around, bask in the sun, and eat natural feed (such as acorns) will have better nutrition.

· Farming methods can promote grassland regeneration and soil microbial health.

· More natural processing methods, such as smoking and fermentation, enhance the texture and flavor of the meat.

· High in nutrients: Contains vitamins D , B1 , selenium, and zinc; healthier fat structure.

Expensive reasons

· Small farms have high costs: organic feed, no antibiotics, no genetically modified organisms, and long rearing periods.

· Dr. Berg's own pigs cost a whopping $49,000 each, which translates to $283.33 per pound of bacon.

· While not everyone will buy, supporting small farms is a choice, a stance.

The correct way to cook bacon

· Avoid over-frying, as it can produce carcinogens.

· I recommend using an oven, air fryer, or frying with water and olive oil.

· Adding garlic and onions can neutralize harmful substances.

· Bacon is much healthier with salad than with fries or hamburgers.

· I absolutely do not recommend cooking meat in a microwave.

Hong Kong people need to be discerning: not only in terms of food ingredients, but also in choosing which agricultural practices to support !

If you just want something savory and crispy, $3 bacon might be enough. But if you care about animal welfare, the environment, and your health, supporting free-range bacon is more than just a food choice; it's a lifestyle. You don't have to buy the most expensive, but you can choose the most ethical one.