Cooked Pork Roast
Cooked pork roast that is unprocessed (no nitrites/curing) is a source of high-quality protein, B vitamins (B12, niacin), and zinc. When sold as deli meat, it often contains added sodium and may include curing agents that move it into the IARC Group 1 'processed meat' category linked to colorectal cancer.
What it is
Pork loin or shoulder cooked by roasting; sold as deli meat or pre-cooked entrée.
Protein-rich meat ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- High sodium in deli versions
- If cured/nitrited: IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- Saturated fat content
What regulators actually say
"Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 °F as measured with a food thermometer."
"Processed meat was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence ... that the consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Meat product regulated by USDA-FSIS, not FDA (9 CFR 319).
European Union — EFSA
Conventional meat product; processed meat consumption flagged by IARC and WHO.
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