More slices per pound

With the fatty ends still on, a competitor’s

one-pound slab produces fewer slices per pound at the same slice thickness as Oscar Mayer. With the fatty ends removed, you get more slices of Oscar Mayer bacon per pound without sacrificing thickness.

Better slice consistency

Examine your present brand of bacon.

If it’s from a typical commodity belly,
you should find:

• Fat on each end
• Poor lean-to-fat ratio
• Less consistency
• Fewer usable slices per pound

Before packing, slices of Oscar Mayer bacon are inspected with strict specifications for quality and consistency, especially in the amount of lean. All unacceptable slices are removed. With Oscar Mayer brand, you’ll find:

• Higher lean-to-fat ration
• More consistency
• More usable slices per pound

Better yield after cooking

Fatty bacon shrivels up and its value
sizzles away:

• Slices crumble and break more easily
• More slices are needed for adequate
  plate coverage
• High cost per usable slice

Oscar Mayer gives you meaty,
consistent slices:

• Less shrinkage
• Higher lean-to-fat ratio
• Superior cooking yields
• Excellent plate coverage

See how your current bacon supplier stacks up to Oscar Mayer with the

slice-by-slice comparison calculator. (link to Excel spreadsheet)