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Pork Knuckle
Pork Knuckle
Also known as: Pork shank
Low concern
Pork knuckle is a fatty whole-food meat cut. High intake of red/processed meat is associated with increased cancer and cardiovascular risks.
Found in
4 products
What it is
The lower leg/joint cut of pork (also called ham hock or pig's knuckle).
Whole-food meat cut for braising, stewing, smoking.
Why it's flagged
- saturated fat
- if cured: nitrate/nitrite content
- red meat cancer risk at high intake
What regulators actually say
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A); processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA FSIS regulated meat product
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food
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