Does Chorizo Have Collagen? Understanding Sausage Composition
                                
                                
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                                The human body is roughly 30% protein by mass, and collagen is the most abundant protein in animals. Since chorizo is made from animal products, primarily pork, it naturally contains collagen both within the meat itself and often in its casing.