# Uncured Sugar-Free Bacon The Applegate Naturals No Sugar Bacon is Paleo-Friendly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-sugar-bacon References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-news-applegate-introduces-its-first-sugar-free-bacon/) & [applegate](http://www.applegate.com/) The [Applegate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applegate-organics-pepperoni) Naturals No Sugar Bacon comes as a new product that is made without the use of added ingredients to keep it as simple and delicious as possible. The bacon is made from meat that doesn't come from animals that have been treated with antibiotics to keep it as natural as possible. The bacon is also free from [chemical nitrites, nitrates and phosphates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olli-salumeria), which will come as welcome news to those who are looking to avoid the unearthly ingredients. The Applegate Naturals No Sugar Bacon is Paleo-friendly and is [hickory smoked](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickorysmoked-bacon) in order to create a certain smoky flavor in it that helps to balance the elimination of sugar. The absence of sugar in the recipe will come as welcome news to those who are looking to cut back on their carb intake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sugar-free Bacon:** Opportunity for food companies to create more products catering to health-conscious consumers who want to reduce sugar and carb intake. - **Natural Meat:** Opportunity for meat producers to promote antibiotic-free and natural meat products in response to growing consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable food options. - **Paleo-friendly Food:** Opportunity for food companies to innovate and release more products that cater to the Paleo or ancestral diet, which emphasizes whole foods and avoids processed ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Production:** Food companies can invest in sustainable meat production methods and develop innovative new products to meet the demand for healthier, more natural food options. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness industries can promote the benefits of low-carb and sugar-free diets, and develop new products and services that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Agriculture:** Agriculture industries can explore new methods and technologies for sustainable and natural farming practices to promote the production of healthier, more natural meat products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smoky Uncured Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-smoked-uncured-pork-bacon.md) - [Low-Fat Beef Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godshalls.md) - [Uncured Canadian Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godshalls-1.md) - [Bacon-Infused Peanut Brittles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-peanut-brittle.md) - [Grab-And-Go Hickory Bacon Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermont-smoke-cure1.md) - [All-Natural Canadian Bacon Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncured-canadian-turkey-bacon.md) - [Richly Flavored Bacon Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-introduces.md) - [Savory Breakfast Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-breakfast-bites.md) - [Free-From Pork Rind Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-pork-crackling.md)