Ingredient

Pork Skin

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Pork skin is primarily used as a snack food, known as pork rinds or …

What it is

Pork skin is the outer layer of a pig's skin. It is typically fried or baked until crispy, often seasoned for flavor. It is a byproduct of pork processing.

Why it's used

Pork skin is primarily used as a snack food, known as pork rinds or cracklings. It is also sometimes used as a crunchy topping or ingredient in processed meat products.

Health notes

Pork skin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of protein and collagen but is also high in fat and sodium. JECFA has evaluated pork fat, which is closely related, but no specific evaluation for pork skin was found. Due to its high fat and sodium content, excessive consumption may contribute to health concerns for some individuals.

Allergen info

Pork skin is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Pork Skin

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EPIC Cinnamon Churro Inspired Seasonings Pork Rinds Other Snacks 500kcal 57.1Protein 25Fat 7.1Carbs EPIC Jalapeno Artisanal Pork Cracklings Other Snacks 643kcal 35.7Protein 57.1Fat 7.1Carbs Seaboard Foods LLC Pork Fatback Skin Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Unprepared/Unprocessed High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 619kcal 7.1Protein 65.5Fat 0Carbs Lowell International Company Traditional Polish Seasoned, Cured Minced Pork & Skin Canned Meat High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 268kcal 17.9Protein 21.4Fat 0Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Smoked Sausage Canned Meat High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 226kcal 11.3Protein 16.1Fat 4.8Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Prairie Belt, Smoked Sausages Canned Meat High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 229kcal 10.4Protein 16.7Fat 4.2Carbs U. S. Trading Company Dragonfly, Fried Pork Skins, Hot & Spicy, Hot & Spicy Other Snacks 429kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Smoked Sausage, Smoked Canned Meat High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 226kcal 11.3Protein 16.1Fat 4.8Carbs U. S. Trading Company Dragonfly, Fried Pork Skins Other Snacks 429kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Productos La Aguadillana Inc. Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 66% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 253kcal 10.7Protein 17.3Fat 12Carbs Lowell International Company Pork Pate Mazowiecki Pasztet, Pork Pate Canned Meat High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 375kcal 10.7Protein 35.7Fat 1.8Carbs

BEMAR SNACKS INC. Seasoned Strips Fried Pork Skins, Seasoned Strips Other Snacks High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 64.3Protein 25Fat 14.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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