Facon

//ˈfeɪ.kən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Vegetarian bacon; meat-free imitation bacon, generally made with tofu, tempeh, beans, or buckwheat. uncountable, usually

    "Those unfortunate herrings notwithstanding, other companies have found success with kosher-for-Passover bagels, pizza, croutons — and bacon. Actually, that’s “facon,” kosher beef bacon from Jack’s Gourmet, a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of glatt kosher deli meats and sausages."

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vacon

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"Those unfortunate herrings notwithstanding, other companies have found success with kosher-for-Passover bagels, pizza, croutons — and bacon. Actually, that’s “facon,” kosher beef bacon from Jack’s Gourmet, a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of glatt kosher deli meats and sausages."

Etymology

Blend of fake + bacon.

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