Original - Ingredients: Pork

Pork is the culinary name for meat from the domestic pig. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide. Pork is typically prepared by butchering the animal and then cooking the meat through various methods like roasting, grilling, or curing.

Pork is primarily used as a protein source in a wide variety of dishes. It is a staple ingredient in many cuisines and can be found in products such as sausages, bacon, ham, chops, and roasts.

Pork is a food product and not a food additive, so it is not subject to FDA approval in the same way. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) advise limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories, and some cuts of pork can be high in saturated fat. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified processed meat, which includes some pork products like bacon and sausage, as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). However, unprocessed red meat, including fresh pork, is classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on evidence for colorectal cancer.