What Is Bologna Made Of?
Bologna isn’t some random “mystery meat.” It’s actually a tightly regulated, modern descendant of traditional sausage-making that goes back centuries. Today’s bologna is typically made from beef, pork, chicken, or a blend of these meats. The meat is finely ground and emulsified into the smooth paste people recognize, then cooked and often lightly smoked inside natural or synthetic casings. Despite the jokes about beaks, hooves, and other horror stories, strict U.S. food regulations and modern market standards mean most mass-produced…