Ingredient

Meat Ingredients

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Meat ingredients are primarily used for their protein content and savory flavor, serving as …

What it is

Meat ingredients are derived from the flesh of animals, typically livestock like cattle, pigs, and poultry. This includes muscle meat, organ meats, and sometimes fat. The specific form can range from whole cuts to ground or processed meat products.

Why it's used

Meat ingredients are primarily used for their protein content and savory flavor, serving as the main component in many dishes. They are essential in products like sausages, hot dogs, deli meats, and prepared meals, providing texture and a characteristic meaty taste.

Health notes

Meat ingredients are a source of protein, iron, and B vitamins. Regulatory bodies like the FDA do not set specific limits for 'meat ingredients' as a category. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans, and red meat as probably carcinogenic to humans, based on limited evidence. Consumption guidelines in the US suggest limiting intake of processed meats.

Allergen info

Meat ingredients are not derived from one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Gluten is not present unless added during processing. Not a major allergen.

Products containing Meat Ingredients

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Conagra Brands WOLF BRAND Hot Chili Without Beans, 106 oz., 106 OZ High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving —kcal 7.7Protein 11.7Fat 7.3Carbs PARKVIEW Polska Kielbasa Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 304kcal 10.7Protein 26.8Fat 3.6Carbs Conagra Brands WOLF Chili Without Beans, 40 OZ Prepared Soups High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 161kcal 7.7Protein 11.7Fat 7.3Carbs Conagra Brands WOLF Chile Spicy With Tomatoes And Zesty Green Chilies, 15 OZ Prepared Soups High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 139kcal 6.2Protein 7.8Fat 11.5Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Beef With Bean Chili, 15 OZ Prepared Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 129kcal 7.8Protein 5.1Fat 12.9Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Olive Loaf Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 263kcal 7.9Protein 18.4Fat 13.2Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Bologna, Chicken & Pork Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 342kcal 10.5Protein 28.9Fat 5.3Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Cooked Salami Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 263kcal 13.2Protein 21.1Fat 5.3Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Farmland, Garlic Bologna Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 342kcal 10.5Protein 28.9Fat 5.3Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Hickory Smoked Hot Dogs, Original Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 289kcal 11.1Protein 24.4Fat 6.7Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Luncheon Loaf Made With Chicken And Pork Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 289kcal 10.5Protein 21.1Fat 10.5Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Cooked Salami Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 214kcal 14.3Protein 17.9Fat 7.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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