No antibiotics used (Pork used never administered antibiotics, growth promotants or animal by-products.). Vegetarian grain fed with no animal by-products. No nitrites added. Hardwood smoked Sunday bacon. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. The Bacon for Those Who Seek: Seek Aroma: Before there was aromatherapy, there was bacon, inhaling the aroma of Applegate Farms Peppered Bacon may attract uninvited guests and stimulate random acts of kindness among passing strangers. Seek Spice: It's cheaper than a flight to Malabar, and you don't have to change planes. We buy whole unprocessed Indian Malabar pepper, and we grind it fresh for every batch. Pepper and spices arc hand-rubbed into each slab of bacon. Seek Humane: We give our animals the time and space they need to grow. Our pork was raised humanely on vegetarian grain without animal by-products, antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones. Seek Simplicity. We work hard to keep things simple. Our ingredient list is shorter than a haiku. Seek Slow: There are no short-cuts to authentic tasting bacon. Our dry-aging process instills a flavor that is nuanced and complex, and can't be reproduced with flavor additives. Seek Community: At Applegate Farms, we don't spend a fortune on marketing and advertising. We trust our products to speak for us. Most of our customers hear about us from their friends. Certified (Meets the Humane Farm Animal Care Program standards. Which include nutritious diet without antibiotics, or promotants, animals raised with shelter, resting areas, sufficient space and the ability to engage in natural behaviors.) Humane raised & handled.