Pig

:This article is about the broader pig genus. For the most familiar species, see Domestic pig. {{otheruses}}

As food

Meat from pigs is called pork (coming from the Latin words "porcinus" and "porcus"). Their trotters are often sold as the jelly-like dish of pig's feet. Hog jowls are a popular soul food. The American pig-raising industry calls pork a "white meat" (like poultry) implying it is healthier than "red meat" like beef. Both Islam and Judaism forbid the eating of pork in any form, considering it to be an unclean animal: no form of pig meat can be kosher or halal (see taboo food and drink).

Related Topics:
Pork - Soul food - Islam - Judaism - Unclean animal - Kosher - Halal - Taboo food and drink

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