Since the content of lard is essentially the same independent of the animal it comes from (mammal that is, fowl is somewhat different), I suspect that they simply use whatever they can get the cheapest, whether it be pig, cow or horse. Once a chemical product is made, the feedstock is usually irrelevent.
Marshall Hurd's Cornstoves wrote: > Thanks for the Ivory Soap link - I wish Ivory would have stated what > type of animal fats the soap contains.The thought of washing with pig > isn't appealing.Brushing teeth with pig is out of the question.I add a > Miracle II soap drop+ to Vademecum (non-fluouride) and also floss and > daily rub my teeth with a soft cloth.Brushing doesn't always get the > teeth really clean.Don't forget to clean or replace tooth brushes > regularly.Aloha, Mary

