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Why does bacon smell so delicious?
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Why does bacon smell so delicious?
The science behind the appealing aroma of bacon.
Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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Sandwich made with sliced bacon.
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Wholesale and retail cuts of pork.
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