Ingredient

Pork Rinds And Salt

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Pork rinds are primarily used as a crunchy snack food. They are also sometimes …

What it is

Pork rinds are a snack food made from fried pig skin. The skin is typically boiled, then fried until crispy. Salt is often added for flavor.

Why it's used

Pork rinds are primarily used as a crunchy snack food. They are also sometimes used as a breading or coating for meats and vegetables, offering a low-carbohydrate alternative to traditional breadcrumbs.

Health notes

Pork rinds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are high in protein and fat, and low in carbohydrates. The World Health Organization (WHO) has evaluated pork and pork products in relation to processed meats, but specific evaluations for pork rinds are not widely cited. Consumption of high-fat, high-sodium foods like pork rinds should be considered within the context of an overall balanced diet.

Allergen info

Pork rinds are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Pork Rinds And Salt

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Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Rudolph's, Southern Recipe, Pork Rinds, Original, Original Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph's, Southern Recipe, Pork Rinds, Original, Original Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Rudolph's, Southern Recipe, Pork Rinds, Original, Original Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Original Pork Rinds Chicharrones Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Rudolph's, Original Pork Rinds Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Original Pork Rinds, Original Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Original Pork Rinds, Original Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Original Chicharrones Pork Rinds, Original Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Troyer Dist. Co. Backroad Country, Pork Rinds Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Rudolph's, Southern Recipe, Pork Rinds Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Mike-Sell's Potato Chip Co. Smoked Pork Rinds Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Original Fried Pork Rinds, Original Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Original Chicharrones Pork Rinds, Original Circle K Stores Inc. Division of Alimentation Couche-Tard Original Chicharrones Pork Rinds, Original Other Snacks 571kcal 64.3Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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