Bacon is transliterated from English bacon, and its original meaning is smoked rib meat (square meat) or smoked salty back meat. The difference between bacon and bacon is as follows:

First, the production practices are different.

1, bacon: it is made from pork breast processed by curing and smoking, or other parts of the meat.

2. Bacon: refers to the processed products made by curing meat and then baking (or exposure to sunlight). Bacon has strong anti-corrosion ability, which can prolong the storage time and add unique flavor, which is the main difference from bacon.

Second, the origin is different

1, bacon: It is mainly produced in North America, while Britain and Ireland call it striped bacon. In BC 1500, China chefs first salted pork.

This is not only a way to preserve pork in the early days, but also can stimulate the flavor of pork. Bacon is also a kind of bacon. It is made of pork belly coated with spices and sea salt after natural air drying. The evenly distributed oil is smooth but not greasy, with moderate salinity and full flavor.

2. Bacon: It is mainly popular in Sichuan, Hunan and Guangdong, but it is also made in other parts of the south. Because it is usually preserved in the twelfth lunar month of the lunar calendar, it is called bacon.

Third, the nutritional components are different

1, Bacon: Bacon is rich in phosphorus, potassium and sodium, and also contains elements such as fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates. But research shows that long-term consumption of bacon may indeed increase the risk of cancer. Eating 50 grams of processed meat a day, that is, two slices of bacon, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer 18%.

2. bacon:? Fresh pork belly with skin is selected, cut into pieces, pickled with salt and a small amount of sodium nitrite or sodium nitrate, black pepper, clove, fragrant leaves, fennel and other spices, and then dried or smoked, which has the effects of appetizing, dispelling cold and promoting digestion.

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