Whole Boned Hog

A whole boned hog is a pig that has had its bones removed. It is primarily used as a source of meat in various food products.

Manufacturers use whole boned hog to produce a variety of meat products, most notably sausages, ground pork, and other processed pork items. It provides the primary meat component and flavor base for these foods.

As a whole food ingredient, whole boned hog is a source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing body tissues. It also contains fat, including saturated fat; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. The FDA regulates the safety of meat products, but whole boned hog is not a food additive and therefore does not have an FDA additive status like GRAS or an approved food additive listing. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate whole food ingredients like this in the same way they assess food additives.