Here are some interesting facts about bacon that we compiled from the web. We felt that these facts are very interesting and that you should take a look at them.
FACT N.1: In German, bacon is called "Frühstücksspeck."
FACT N.2: More than 2 billion pounds of bacon is produced in the U.S each year.
FACT N.3: Bacon is one of the oldest processed meats in history.
FACT N.4: Bacon contains Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc And Selenium.
FACT N.5: The earliest reference of bacon was in 1560.
FACT N.6: In the 16th century, European peasants would proudly display the small amount of bacon they could afford.
FACT N.7: Bacon comes from the belly of the pig. (Everybody know that)
FACT N.8: Yorkshire and Tamworth pigs are bred specially for bacon.
FACT N.9: 70% of bacon in the U.S is eaten at breakfast time.
FACT N.10: Bacon bits sold at the supermarkets are actually vegetarian.
FACT N.11:One 200 lb pig produces approximately 20 lbs of bacon.
FACT N.12: Pork bellies have been traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange since 1961. The unit of trading is 20 tons of frozen, trimmed bellies.
FACT N.13: "To bring home the bacon" comes from the ancient sport of catching a greased pig at country fairs. The winner kept teh pig and brought home the bacon.
FACT N.14: Bacon Day is held on the Saturday before Labor Day.
FACT N.15: The most popular flavor of bacon is hickory, maple, applewood, mesquite, honey, sugared, peppered.
FACT N.16: Bacon explosion has become one of the most popular meals in the world. It makes with bacon wrapped around a filling of spiced sausage and crumbled bacon.
FACT N.17: Baconnaise (Bacon flavored mayonaise) is actually vegetarian.
FACT N.18: Bacon is addictive: it contains umami. Umami is a savory taste.
FACT N.19: Each year in the U.S, more than 1.7 billions lbs. of bacon are consumed for food service.
FACT N.20: There's a bust of Kevin Bacon made by bacon.
FACT N.21: There are varieties of beer, vodka and bourbon flavored with bacon.
FACT N.22: Choline, a micronutrient found in pork products likes bacon, could actually boost the intelligence of an unborn child
FACT N.23: The word "bacon" dates back to the late 1500s.
FACT N.1: In German, bacon is called "Frühstücksspeck."
FACT N.2: More than 2 billion pounds of bacon is produced in the U.S each year.
FACT N.3: Bacon is one of the oldest processed meats in history.
FACT N.4: Bacon contains Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc And Selenium.
FACT N.5: The earliest reference of bacon was in 1560.
FACT N.6: In the 16th century, European peasants would proudly display the small amount of bacon they could afford.
FACT N.7: Bacon comes from the belly of the pig. (Everybody know that)
FACT N.8: Yorkshire and Tamworth pigs are bred specially for bacon.
FACT N.9: 70% of bacon in the U.S is eaten at breakfast time.
FACT N.10: Bacon bits sold at the supermarkets are actually vegetarian.
FACT N.11:One 200 lb pig produces approximately 20 lbs of bacon.
FACT N.12: Pork bellies have been traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange since 1961. The unit of trading is 20 tons of frozen, trimmed bellies.
FACT N.13: "To bring home the bacon" comes from the ancient sport of catching a greased pig at country fairs. The winner kept teh pig and brought home the bacon.
FACT N.14: Bacon Day is held on the Saturday before Labor Day.
FACT N.15: The most popular flavor of bacon is hickory, maple, applewood, mesquite, honey, sugared, peppered.
FACT N.16: Bacon explosion has become one of the most popular meals in the world. It makes with bacon wrapped around a filling of spiced sausage and crumbled bacon.
FACT N.17: Baconnaise (Bacon flavored mayonaise) is actually vegetarian.
FACT N.18: Bacon is addictive: it contains umami. Umami is a savory taste.
FACT N.19: Each year in the U.S, more than 1.7 billions lbs. of bacon are consumed for food service.
FACT N.20: There's a bust of Kevin Bacon made by bacon.
FACT N.21: There are varieties of beer, vodka and bourbon flavored with bacon.
FACT N.22: Choline, a micronutrient found in pork products likes bacon, could actually boost the intelligence of an unborn child
FACT N.23: The word "bacon" dates back to the late 1500s.