Contains Up To 7% Emulsified Pork Loin Trimmings

This ingredient is made from pork loin that has been finely chopped and mixed with water and other ingredients to create a smooth, spreadable product. It is derived from the fatty and lean trimmings of pork loin, a cut of meat from the back of the pig.

Emulsified pork loin trimmings are used to add moisture, richness, and a pork flavor to processed meat products. They can help bind fat and water, improving the texture and juiciness of items like sausages, pâtés, and some meat fillings.

This ingredient is considered a component of food and is not subject to separate FDA regulation as an additive. Its consumption is subject to general food safety regulations. Health implications are tied to the overall nutritional profile of the processed food it is in, including fat and sodium content. No specific evaluations by JECFA or EFSA are applicable as it is a direct food ingredient, not an additive.