Ingredient

Rendered Pork Fat

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use rendered pork fat as a cooking fat and flavor enhancer. Its rich …

What it is

Rendered pork fat is fat that has been processed from the fatty tissues of a pig. The rendering process involves heating the fat to separate it from connective tissues and water, resulting in a purified fat.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use rendered pork fat as a cooking fat and flavor enhancer. Its rich flavor makes it a popular ingredient in savory dishes, baked goods, and processed meats.

Health notes

Rendered pork fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Like other animal fats, it is high in saturated fat. JECFA has evaluated fats and oils, and EFSA has evaluated certain fats. The health effects of consuming saturated fat are a subject of ongoing research and public health discussion.

Allergen info

Rendered pork fat is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Rendered Pork Fat

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FORTUNE Ramen, Miso Pork Other Soups 172kcal 6.1Protein 3.0Fat 29.3Carbs Bush Brothers & Company Bush's, New Orleans Red And Black Beans Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 85kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 13.8Carbs General Mills, Inc. Soup, Lentil And Andouille Sausage, Lentil And Andouille Sausage Canned Soup High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 83kcal 3.6Protein 4.3Fat 8.7Carbs General Mills, Inc. Pork & Beef Chili Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 129kcal 5.6Protein 8.0Fat 9.6Carbs General Mills, Inc. Pork And Beef Chili With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 126kcal 5.9Protein 7.1Fat 10.1Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Spam, Breakfast Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 150% DV per serving 160kcal 9.4Protein 11.7Fat 3.8Carbs Kayem Foods, Inc. Angus Beef Patty, Bacon & Cheddar Frozen Patties and Burgers High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 294kcal 21.2Protein 22.4Fat 1.2Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Teriyaki Dried Spam Bites, Teriyaki Other Snacks High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 475kcal 20Protein 37.5Fat 15Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Bacon Dried Spam Bites, Bacon Other Snacks High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 575kcal 25Protein 50Fat 5Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Classic Dried Spam Bites, Classic Other Snacks High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 550kcal 25Protein 47.5Fat 2.5Carbs Original Ramen Noodle Soup, Original Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Original Ramen Noodle Soup, Original Other Soups High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 456kcal 11.8Protein 17.6Fat 60.3Carbs Ham Flavored Soup Base, Ham Private Brands, Inc. Ham Flavored Soup Base, Ham Other Soups 300kcal 0Protein 20Fat 20Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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