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Pork Collagen

Also known as: pork casing, pork gut

Low concern

Pork collagen is a protein derived from pork tissue. It is not allergenic to most people but is unsuitable for those avoiding pork for religious or dietary reasons.

Found in

138 products

What it is

Protein extracted from pork skin, bones, and connective tissues; precursor to gelatin.

Texturizer; binder; protein source.

Why it's flagged

dietary/religious restrictions
potential allergen for pork-sensitive individuals

What regulators actually say

"Collagen and gelatin derived from pork are permitted as ingredients in meat and poultry products under USDA FSIS regulations."

USDA FSIS Animal-Derived Ingredients Guidance — fsis.usda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a protein ingredient; subject to USDA inspection if used in meat products

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as a food ingredient

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