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Throughout our history, bacon has
been a signature product for us. "
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Richards said. " It's gluten and dairy free. And consumers
seeking to reduce sodium in their diets can choose our
reduced sodium products. "
Maple Leaf also offers peameal bacon, a unique, " real "
Canadian bacon, which differs from what Americans call
" Canadian bacon. "
" What is typically referred to in the United States as
'Canadian bacon' is really back bacon, which tends to be a
leaner cut, produced from the loin of the hog instead of the
belly, where traditional bacon is sourced, " Richards said.
" Although many people outside Canada associate back
bacon with Canada, belly bacon is the most popular type of
bacon here.
" But peameal bacon is unique to Canada. It is made from
a pork loin that is cured, rolled in cornmeal and often times
remains unsmoked, " Richards said. " The name 'peameal'
came about because dried yellow peas were originally
ground into a meal and packed around the loin, " he said.
" Although today, we use cornmeal around the loin, the original
'peameal' name remains.
" Peameal bacon on a bun is a signature dish of Southern
Ontario. It's a hearty, thick slab of lean cured pork that
makes a satisfying meal, and its origins are closely linked to
the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. It's wonderful to be a
producer of this uniquely Canadian product, " Richards said.
Other types of bacon that are found under Maple Leaf
Foods brands include Mere Michel Bacon in Quebec;
Mitchell's Bacon in Western Canada; Mina Bacon for Halal
customers; and Swift and Deli Express for budget conscious
Canadians.
" These brands, in addition to the flagships, ensure that
everyone can have access to the bacon that meets their needs.
We strive to have a bacon for everyone, " Richards said.
The company's bacon varieties include both retail and
foodservice, including fully cooked bacon strips and bits
retail products.
Why the great popularity of bacon? Richards thinks of
bacon as a comfort food that makes everyone feel good and
captivates the hearts of children and foodies alike.
" Few foods create as distinct a feeling as bacon, "
Richards said. " Let's face it - bacon truly does make everything
better. That's why we produce such a wide variety of
bacon products. The team that makes our bacon takes great
care to ensure that every package that ends up in a consumer's
hand is delicious and safe. We are incredibly proud of
the bacon we make. "
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