Pepper Salame Ingredients: Pork

Pork is the meat that comes from domestic pigs. It is widely consumed around the world and is obtained by raising pigs for their meat.

Pork is a versatile ingredient used in many dishes and processed foods. It provides protein, fat, and flavor, and is often found in products like sausage, bacon, ham, and various cured meats.

Pork is regulated by the FDA as a food product, not a food additive. Lean cuts of pork are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, some cuts can be high in saturated fat, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies the consumption of red meat as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A) and the consumption of processed meat (which often includes pork) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).