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Hidden Pork Ingredients in Processed Foods

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The Art of Ingredient Trickery in Processed Foods

There are many names used to disguise the presence of pork in food products, often due to dietary restrictions or cultural preferences. While it’s challenging to give an exact number, here is a list of some common names used to conceal pork-derived ingredients:

Note: Some of these names may also apply to ingredients derived from other animal sources, such as beef or chicken. Many food manufacturers have started using more transparent labeling, so it’s always a good idea to check ingredient lists carefully if you have dietary restrictions.

1. Mono- and diglycerides – As you mentioned, these terms can refer to pork-derived glycerides.
2. Lard – Also known as pig fat, lard is often used in baked goods, pastry dough, and fried foods.
3. Pork gelatin – Gelatin derived from pork can be labeled as “animal gelatin” or “protein” to conceal its origin.
4. BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) – This preservative can be derived from pork or other animal sources, but its label often doesn’t specify.
5. TBHQ (Tert-Butylhydroquinone) – Similar to BHA, TBHQ can be derived from various sources, including pork.
6. Sodium phosphate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
7. Sodium diacetate – Also known as sodium acetate, this ingredient can be derived from animal fats, including pork.
8. Triethyl citrate – This preservative can be derived from pork or other animal sources.
9. Acetic acid – While often derived from vinegar, acetic acid can also come from pork-derived ingredients.
10. Ammonium sulfate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
11. Ethyl acetate – This ingredient can be derived from pork-derived fatty acids or other animal sources.
12. Propylene glycol – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
13. Potassium sorbate – While often derived from fruit, this preservative can also come from pork-derived ingredients.
14. Calcium stearate – This ingredient can be derived from animal fats, including pork.
15. Sodium caseinate – Often derived from milk or dairy, but can also come from pork-derived casein.
16. Dimethylpolysiloxane – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
17. Diacetyl – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
18. Sodium dihydrogen citrate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
19. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
20. Calcium citrate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
21. Hydrogenated vegetable oil – While the term “vegetable oil” suggests a plant-based origin, some of these oils can actually be hydrogenated from pork-derived oils.
22. Acetic acid esters – These preservatives can be derived from pork fat.
23. Magnesium stearate – This ingredient can be derived from animal fats, including pork.
24. Sodium lactate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
25. Citric acid – While often derived from citrus fruits, this preservative can also be produced from pork-derived ingredients.
26. Mono- and diglyceryl esters – These ingredients can be derived from pork-derived fats.
27. Sodium ethylate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
28. Polyglyceryl esters – These ingredients can be derived from pork-derived fats.
29. Calcium diacetate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.
30. Sodium carbonate – This ingredient can be derived from animal sources, including pork.

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