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Pork Fat With Attached Skin
Pork Fat With Attached Skin
Moderate concern
High in saturated fat. Processed meats containing such fat are linked to elevated cardiovascular and colorectal cancer risk.
Found in
155 products
What it is
Subcutaneous fat layer of the pig with the outer skin still attached; commonly used in cured and processed meat products.
Provides fat content, mouthfeel, and binding in sausages and processed meats.
Why it's flagged
- High saturated fat
- Used in processed meats linked to cancer risk per IARC
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA-regulated meat product
European Union — EFSA
Permitted
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