See How Greasy Bacon From the Grocery Store Really Is by Flipping the Package
Some people like as much fat in bacon as possible, but if you’re like me, equal amounts of meat and fat would be best. If you want to check your meat-to-fat ratio, turn this package over.
No, I’m not talking about nutritional value (viewing which could ruin your bacon). I mean the “greasy window” that the law must have on every pack of bacon in the United States. Bloomberg’s Paul Lucas explains that standard one-pound bacon packs come in “shingle pouches” with the slices fanned out. … This often creates the illusion that the bacon package is much smaller than it actually is. However, the thick window on the back of the package gives you a clear idea of what these pieces actually look like. Now, if you find packaging that looks like it’s all greasy, you can make a more informed choice depending on which one you prefer. This may sound obvious or frivolous to some of you, but it will definitely change the way I buy bacon. Wonderful weekend breakfast, here I am .
Why Supermarket Bacon Hides Great Fat | Bloomberg