If you’ve ever spotted a tattoo or ink mark on your pork, you might have wondered what it’s doing there. At Butcher Box, we’re proud to stock Gooralie Free-Range Pork — and that little mark tells an important story about where your pork has come from and the care taken in its production.
In Australia, every pig farmer is assigned a unique tattoo or identity number. This number is applied to each carcass after processing to clearly identify the farm it came from. It’s a crucial part of the traceability system that runs throughout Australia’s high-standard meat industry.
For us, it means we can trace every cut of pork back to its origins at Gooralie Free Range Pork — a farm renowned for its commitment to ethical farming and superior eating quality. This system ensures full accountability within the supply chain and eliminates the risk of substitution with lower-grade or non-free-range products.
Is the Ink Safe?
Absolutely. The ink used for these tattoos is a non-toxic, food-safe dye, specifically approved for use on meat products. It’s perfectly safe to cook and eat, so you can enjoy your pork knowing it’s both high-quality and completely safe.
Why It Matters
This tattoo is more than just a number — it complements the Gooralie paddock-to-plate story. When Gooralie Free-Range Pork was established, the mission was to deliver consistently premium pork with genuine traceability, exceptional free-range credentials, and an authentic farm-to-table story. The tattoo is a visible part of that promise.
Next time you see that little mark, you’ll know it’s a sign of quality, integrity, and a commitment to ethical Australian pork production. It’s your guarantee that what’s on your plate is 100% Gooralie Free-Range Pork.