What types of pork by products are used in some candy and snack food?
The pork product most commonly used in confectionery is gelatin. Gelatin is made from connective tissues, like knuckles & feet. Gelatin is most commonly found in gummis and marshmallows but you might also come across it in chews like Starbursts & Skittles. Another confusing item is whey. Whey is a byproduct of making cheese and usually contains rennet. Rennet is an enzyme that comes from the stomach of cattle (veal), not pigs. Whey can be made from non-animal sources. Lard is sometimes used in the manufacture of chips and other savory crisps. As for the pork enzymes, no, there’s nothing specifically called pork enzymes that’s used in confectionery.
