{"id":884,"date":"2026-06-18T15:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hormelfoodservice.com\/latam\/?p=884"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:05:14","slug":"cheap-bacon-can-cost-more-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hormelfoodservice.com\/latam\/es\/insights\/cheap-bacon-can-cost-more-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"El Costo Oculto del Tocino de Baja Calidad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bacon is one of those ingredients that can seem fairly interchangeable. When comparing products, one case can look very similar to the next, which is why operators may buy based on price alone. But once it\u2019s in the hands of your staff and on the plate for your guests, differences in quality can become noticeable quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uneven slices, excessive fat, artificial flavor and inconsistent cooking can all create challenges in the kitchen and impact the experience you deliver to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When evaluating raw bacon, knowing what to look for can make a big difference in consistency, food cost and overall quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Better Trim Means More Usable Bacon<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In bacon, how the belly is trimmed determines the balance of meat and fat in each slice, which plays a major role in how the bacon cooks and yields once prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When the trimming is inconsistent,  the fat content can vary throughout the bacon, making cooking less predictable. Some pieces may cook too quickly while others stay underdone. Bacon with too much fat can shrink unpredictably and leave less usable product once cooked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A more consistent trim helps create:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n