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Lard

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Lard is a other — Internal fat from hog abdomen; packaging and chewing-gum base

Also: Pork Fat

What it does

Internal fat from hog abdomen; packaging and chewing-gum base

Where you'll see it

Packaging, chewing-gum bases

What the research says

When fed 2-25% of diet, male mice had shortened life span and increased osteoarthritis—thought due to large amount of fat.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): male mice had a shortened life span and increased osteoarthritis