Are Pigs the Cleanest Meat? Debunking Myths and Finding Facts
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Despite the persistent myth, pigs are naturally very clean and intelligent animals. The misconception stems from their habit of wallowing in mud, which they do to regulate body temperature and protect their skin, not because they are dirty. Debunking whether pigs are the cleanest meat requires looking beyond reputation and into modern food science and animal husbandry.