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On 2026-08-03 @CaryKelly11 found and bought an uncured bacon bar at a co-op for…

Brief

Author @CaryKelly11 (post dated 2026-08-03) bought an uncured, shelf-stable bacon bar at a co-op for $3.25 and says it's made from "bacon concentrate." Epic lists the bars at $2.67 each plus shipping. The bar contains maple syrup but is not overly sweet, and the author recommends it as a nonrefrigerated road-trip snack; an AI source purportedly found it at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and some supermarkets.

Why it matters

On 2026-08-03 @CaryKelly11 found and bought an uncured bacon bar at a co-op for $3.25; Epic sells the same product directly for $2.67 each (shipping not included).

Key details

  • The bar is shelf-stable (doesn't require refrigeration), described as 'literally bacon concentrate' and lists maple syrup in the ingredients but is "not overly sweet," recommended for road trips.
  • The author reports an AI source indicated broader retail availability at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and some supermarkets.
Source evidence

Are you kidding me?

That’s what I said when my eyes spied an uncured bacon bar peeking at me in my co-op grocery store.

Of course, I took it home.

It’s made with honest to goodness ingredients and it’s literally bacon concentrate.

Please, take my $3.25!

And I’ll definitely be back for more. These will be great for road trips because they don’t require refrigeration and how often do you get to eat bacon when you’re on the road?

Like, never!

Full disclosure: maple syrup is in the ingredients list, but it’s not overly sweet and I’m willing to take the hit.

If you’re wondering where to find these, AI told me whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and some supermarkets have them.

You can also get them directly from Epic and will pay $2.67 each for them not including shipping

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