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Naem (, , also referred to as nham, naem moo, naem maw, and chin som) is a pork sausage in Thai cuisine. It is a fermented food that has a sour flavor. It typically has a short shelf life, and is often eaten in raw form after the fermentation process has occurred. It is a popular food in Thai cuisine, and different regions of Thailand have various preferred flavors, including variations of sour and spicy. Naem is used as an ingredient in various dishes and is also served as a side dish.
Naem contains 185 kilocalories per a serving size of and contains a significant amount of protein, has a moderate amount of fat and minor carbohydrate content. Parasites and enteropathogenic bacteria have been found in samples of naem, and lactic acid formed during its fermentation inhibits the growth of Salmonella. Lactobacillus curvatus use in the product has been proven to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria in naem. It is sometimes treated with irradiation. The bacterial content in Thai sour pork products is regulated.