Pork Rinds
Also listed as Fried Pork Skins and Chicharrones.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Pork rinds are fried pork skins sold as a crunchy snack. Labels may say pork rinds or chicharrones.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten plain or flavored as a low-carb snack.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fried pork skin snacks fall under USDA FSIS rules when sold as meat products.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared allergens in seasonings can drive pork rind recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Check flavored packs for dairy and spice allergens.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/18/2026