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Is Brawn vegan?

Brawn

Not Vegan

Brawn (also known as head cheese) is a cold meat product made from the boiled and pressed meat, ears, and tongue of a pig, set in natural gelatin from the cooking juices.

Also known as Head cheese, Head meat, Pork brawn, Souse
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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