Ingredient

Pork Rinds

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

What it is

Pork rinds, also known as chicharrones or pork skins, are a snack food made from pig skin. The skin is typically boiled, then fried or baked until crispy.

Why it's used

Pork rinds are primarily used as a crunchy snack food. They are often seasoned with various flavors, such as salt, pepper, or chili lime.

Health notes

Pork rinds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are a source of protein and fat. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated pork rinds, but no specific numeric limits were set. Due to their high fat and sodium content, moderation is advised as part of a 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

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SOUTHERN RECIPE Pork Rinds Other Snacks High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 560kcal 56Protein 32Fat 4Carbs Suncrest Farms Country Hams, Inc. Pork Skins, Chicharrones, Chile Lime Other Snacks 571kcal 42.9Protein 32.1Fat 7.1Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Pork Rinds, Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Other Snacks 500kcal 57.1Protein 32.1Fat 7.1Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Rudolph's, Southern Recipe Pork Rinds, Hot & Spicy, Hot & Spicy Other Snacks 571kcal 57.1Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Bar-B-Que Flavored Pork Rinds, Bar-B-Que Other Snacks 571kcal 57.1Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Pork Rinds, Hot & Spicy Other Snacks 571kcal 57.1Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Rudolph's, Southern Recipe, Pork Rinds, Salt & Vinegar, Salt & Vinegar Other Snacks 571kcal 57.1Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Pineapple Ancho Chile Pork Rinds, Pineapple Ancho Chile Other Snacks 500kcal 57.1Protein 32.1Fat 7.1Carbs St. Michael's Investment Inc. Premium Chicharon, Fried Pork Rinds Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 643kcal 53.6Protein 50Fat 0Carbs Mapco Express Good Livin', Pork Rinds, Chile Limon, Chile Limon Other Snacks 571kcal 57.1Protein 32.1Fat 7.1Carbs Rudolph's, Southern Recipe, Pork Rinds, Bar-B-Que, Bar-B-Que Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Rudolph's, Southern Recipe, Pork Rinds, Bar-B-Que, Bar-B-Que Other Snacks 571kcal 57.1Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. Korean Kimchi BBQ Pork Rinds, Korean Kimchi BBQ Other Snacks 500kcal 57.1Protein 32.1Fat 7.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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