Is salt-cured pork vegan?

Bacon is also known as salt-cured pork.

Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork product made from various cuts of pig, typically the belly or back. It is used as a food ingredient, flavouring, or accent in many dishes. It is entirely animal-derived and is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

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