{"title":"Coan","description":"\u003c!-- ABOUT THE BRAND --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Coan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoan is a British pork snack maker based in Tamworth, on the eastern edge of the Black Country area where pork scratchings have been made commercially for well over a century. The Black Country has been the heartland of UK pork scratching production since the late 1800s, and Coan sits in that lineage of small-batch, traditional-recipe producers rather than the mass-market commodity end of the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Coan apart from the rest of the category is the cooking method. Most pork scratchings are cooked once. Coan double-cook the pork rind, which renders out more of the underlying fat and produces a crisper, drier final piece without the soft cream-coloured underbelly that makes some pork scratchings divisive. The texture is uniformly crunchy through every piece, and the seasoning bonds to a clean rind rather than a greasy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"double cooked\" actually means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork scratchings start life as pork rind. The rind is cured, then cooked to render out fat and crisp up. In a single-cook recipe, this happens once, and the finished scratchings often retain a softer, paler underbelly where the fat hasn't fully rendered. That softer layer is what divides opinion on pork scratchings: some people love it, many find it the off-putting bit. Coan's double-cooking method runs the rind through a second cook stage, which finishes the fat render and removes that soft layer almost entirely. The result is a uniformly crunchy bite, more like crackling than traditional scratchings, with a cleaner mouthfeel that picks up the seasoning more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PROTEIN AND KETO ANGLE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Coan is a serious high-protein, keto-friendly snack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost \"high-protein\" snacks on the UK market are protein bars carrying 12-15g of protein, usually with 20-30g of carbs from the binder. Coan delivers \u003cstrong\u003e17g of protein per 40g bag with just 0.8g of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which puts it in genuinely keto territory. For comparison:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSnack (per typical serving)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCarbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoan Pork Scratchings 40g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.8g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical UK protein bar (60g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-15g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeef jerky 25g (e.g. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jack-links\"\u003eJack Link's\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard salted crisps 30g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed nuts 30g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catch, in fairness: Coan are also high in fat (around 17-19g per bag, mostly saturated). For keto eaters that's a feature, not a bug, keto runs on fat. For anyone counting macros differently, factor it in. The calorie load of a 40g bag sits around 262 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLACK COUNTRY HERITAGE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Country heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork scratchings are one of the few savoury snack categories the UK invented and still leads. The Black Country, broadly the Wolverhampton-Walsall-Dudley area, became the manufacturing heartland in the 1800s when local pubs paired the snack with strong local beer, and the recipe tradition has held since. Coan are made in Tamworth, on the edge of this region, using a recipe that follows the Black Country style: dry-cured, hand-cooked, simply seasoned, no industrial shortcuts. Most supermarket pork scratchings are mass-produced in factories well outside this tradition. Coan are made closer to the source in every sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHO ARE THEY FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Coan for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeto and low-carb eaters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8g of carbs is genuinely keto. Most \"low carb\" branded snacks sneak more carbs in than the marketing suggests. Coan's macros are clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-protein gym-goers and office snackers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17g of protein for around 260 calories beats most protein bars on protein-per-calorie ratio, and there's no sucralose or artificial sweetener taste to deal with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePork scratching purists who hate the soft fatty bits:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you've put a packet down because of the cream-coloured underbelly pieces, the double-cooking process essentially solves that problem. Every piece is uniformly crunchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePub snackers who want quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seasoning is balanced rather than overloaded, and the pork is from a British producer rather than industrial-scale imports. Goes well with bitter, IPA, stout or a glass of red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing with our wider savoury range:\u003c\/strong\u003e works alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jack-links\"\u003eJack Link's beef jerky\u003c\/a\u003e for a high-protein platter, or with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/munchkings\"\u003eMunchkings sourdough pretzel crush\u003c\/a\u003e for a sweet-savoury bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BUY OUTRO --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Coan pork scratchings online in the UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoan Original 40g bags are stocked here for everyday low-carb, high-protein snacking. Add a few to a wider order across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/snacks\"\u003esnacks range\u003c\/a\u003e to hit the £20 free UK delivery threshold. Orders placed before our daily cut-off ship the same working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoan pork scratchings UK: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat are Coan pork scratchings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCoan are British pork scratchings made in Tamworth, on the edge of the Black Country, using a traditional double-cooking recipe. Each 40g bag delivers 17g of protein and just 0.8g of carbohydrates, which makes them one of the highest-protein, lowest-carb savoury snacks on the UK market. The double-cooking method removes the soft fatty underbelly that some pork scratchings carry, leaving a uniformly crunchy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre Coan pork scratchings keto-friendly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. At 0.8g of carbs per 40g bag, Coan sit comfortably inside ketogenic and low-carb dietary thresholds, including very strict keto plans that limit total daily carbs to 20g or less. They are also high in fat (around 17-19g per bag, mostly saturated), which is consistent with keto macro requirements. The protein content of 17g per bag is high relative to the carb count, making them a balanced keto savoury snack rather than a pure fat bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much protein is in a bag of Coan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003e17g of protein per 40g bag. To put that in context, a typical UK protein bar carries 12-15g of protein in a 60g format with 20-30g of carbs, so Coan delivers more protein with significantly fewer carbs and in a smaller package. A bag of Coan also has more protein than a 25g bag of beef jerky (around 10g) and considerably more than crisps or mixed nuts at the same weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre Coan pork scratchings gluten free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCoan are made to a recipe that does not contain gluten or wheat. The seasoning blend uses rice flour rather than wheat flour. However, we recommend always checking the back of the individual bag for the most current allergen and dietary information, as recipes and certifications can change between production runs. If formal gluten-free certification is required for medical reasons, contact the manufacturer directly to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do Coan compare to Mr Porky or Mr Tubs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMr Porky is the UK's largest pork scratchings brand by volume, at around 20 million packs sold a year, and is widely available in supermarkets. Mr Tubs sit at the premium end with double-hand-cooked recipes and flavoured ranges. Coan sit between the two: small-batch British production at a Black Country traditional recipe, but priced and packaged for everyday use rather than the gift-shop premium tier. The double-cooking method, the cleaner texture without the fatty underbelly, and the macro profile (17g protein, 0.8g carbs) are the main points of difference. If you want supermarket scale, Mr Porky. If you want artisan premium, Mr Tubs. If you want a Black Country recipe at an everyday price with clean keto macros, Coan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhere are Coan pork scratchings made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCoan are hand cooked in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on the eastern edge of the historic Black Country pork scratching region. The Black Country, broadly the Wolverhampton-Walsall-Dudley area, has been the UK's pork scratching manufacturing heartland since the late 1800s. Coan use a traditional Black Country recipe rather than industrial mass-production methods, and source British pork rind for the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coan-pork-scratchings-original-40g","title":"Coan Pork Scratchings Original 40g","description":"","brand":"Coan","offers":[{"title":"1 pc","offer_id":55609161449857,"sku":"CPSO40G24B2C-S","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7123\/0302\/files\/coan-original-pork-scratchings.jpg?v=1777637103"}],"url":"https:\/\/nicpouches.com\/collections\/coan.oembed","provider":"Nic Pouches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}