Fully Cooked Pork Skin

Fully cooked pork skin is made from the skin of pigs. The skin is typically boiled or simmered until tender, then often fried or baked to achieve a crispy texture. It is a protein-rich ingredient.

Manufacturers add pork skin for its savory flavor and crunchy texture, often as a snack or ingredient. It is commonly found in pickled products like pork rinds, as well as in some savory snacks and appetizers.

Pork skin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily protein and fat. The FDA has not set specific upper intake limits for pork skin. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar food ingredients but do not have specific evaluations for pork skin itself. It is a source of collagen, which is being studied for potential benefits to skin and joint health, though more research is needed.