Hot Capocollo Ingredients: Pork

Pork is the culinary name for meat from a domestic pig. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide, valued for its flavor and versatility. Pork is typically obtained by raising pigs for slaughter, after which the meat is processed into various cuts or products.

Pork is primarily used as a protein source and a main ingredient in a wide variety of dishes. It can be consumed fresh as chops, roasts, or ground meat, or processed into products like bacon, sausage, ham, and cured meats such as pepperoni and salami.

Pork is not a food additive and therefore does not have an FDA regulatory status like GRAS or an approved additive. It is a source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Some cuts of pork can be high in saturated fat; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate whole foods like pork in the same way they do food additives.