Pork is the culinary name for meat, from the domestic pig (Sus scrofa), often specifically the fresh meat but can be used as an all-inclusive term. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide, with evidence of pig cultivation dating back to 5000 BC.Pork is eaten in various forms, including cooked (as roast pork), cured or smoked (ham, including the Italian Prosciutto) or a combination of these methods (gammon, bacon or Pancetta). It is also a common ingredient of sausages. As with beef in Hinduism, pork consumption is taboo in Islam, Judaism and some types of Christianity.

When it comes to something named after a pork product, my first reaction is this involved the delicate sensibilities of Muslims. But what do you know, in this case, it's Puerto Ricans who are offended.I had no idea.Regardless, people are just too damn sensitive.

Nearly all non-organic milk, dairy products and pork products sold in shops and restaurants are produced from GM-fed animals. So, most consumers are unwittingly eating foods produced from GM crops every day.

Very funny description of an actual coffee shop for sale in Queens, NY: "Low Rent $2000 5 year lease - Landlord willing to extend Basement No other restaurant nearby. Busy commercial area. [...] Increase earning potential by adding pork products such as ham."

Wage-earners are facing the knowledge they will no longer be able to bring home the bacon, following news that humanity's favourite cured pork product has been singled out for condemnation by the World Cancer Research Fund.

John Robbins, author of the Pulitzer-nominated book "Diet for a New America", is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on the intimate link between diet and environmental and personal health. In this piece Robbins details a “pork production facility” which he suggests would be more appropriately labeled "a pig Auschwitz."