Ingredient

Salt Pork

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Salt pork is used to add a salty, savory flavor and richness to dishes. …

What it is

Salt pork is a cut of pork that is cured with salt. It is typically made from fatty cuts like the belly or back of the pig. The high salt content acts as a preservative.

Why it's used

Salt pork is used to add a salty, savory flavor and richness to dishes. Its fat renders during cooking, adding moisture and flavor to foods like soups, stews, beans, and pasta sauces. It is also used in some baked goods for flavor.

Health notes

Salt pork is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of sodium, and high sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated salt and its components, but does not set specific ADIs for salt pork itself. Excessive consumption of sodium is a public health concern.

Allergen info

Salt pork is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Salt Pork

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Gia Villa Inc. Gia Villa, Bolognese Sauce, Pork & Beef, Pork & Beef Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 44kcal 2.6Protein 2.2Fat 3.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 106kcal 4.9Protein 6.9Fat 7.3Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 123kcal 4.2Protein 8.8Fat 6.7Carbs Kettle Cuisine, Inc. Authentic New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 95kcal 2.5Protein 6.4Fat 7.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 109kcal 4.9Protein 7.0Fat 7.4Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 139kcal 4.1Protein 10.2Fat 7.8Carbs B&G Foods, Inc. Home Style Baked Beans With Extra Molasses, Pork & Savory Spices, Home Style Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 145kcal 6.1Protein 0.8Fat 29.8Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 109kcal 3.2Protein 6.8Fat 8.8Carbs Supervalu, Inc. New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 139kcal 4.1Protein 10.2Fat 7.8Carbs Waldbaum's Inc. New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 106kcal 4.1Protein 6.9Fat 6.9Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation New England Clam Chowder, New England Other Soups High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 115kcal 4.6Protein 7.8Fat 6.9Carbs Kettle Cuisine, Inc. New England Clam Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 135kcal 4.5Protein 9.4Fat 8.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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