Pork
the flesh of swine; one of the most important and widely used species of animal food. The swine was forbidden to be eaten by the Mosaic law, and is regarded by the Jews as especially typical of the unclean animals. Other Eastern nations had similar opinions as to the use of pork. Pork contains less fibrine, albuminous and gelatinous matter than beef or mutton, and is indigestible to anyone who is weak and debilitated. In the form of bacon, however, when well smoked and carefully prepared for the table, it acts as a stimulant to the stomach and is especially relished for breakfast. In the United States, prominently in the West, the pork-packing industry is one of the greatest factors of wealth.