Porcine Thyroid
The thyroid regulates metabolism and plays a crucial role in growth and development.
Product Details
Product Standards
- Whole porcine thyroids are harvested from the esophagus and carefully trimmed of fat.
- The thyroids must be kept in the freezer for a minimum of 48 hours before shipping.
Product Uses & Applications
- Porcine thyroids are sold to pharmaceutical companies, where they are used to create natural medications for individuals with thyroid conditions, such as hypothyroidism.
Product Apperance
- Product is rinsed and must give every indication of being fresh and free from any off conditions, off-odors, gassiness, wetness or slimy conditions.
- All product must be free of extraneous and foreign material and give every indication of being fresh and be free of any off-conditions.
- All products are harvested from animals who have passed USDA antemortem and postmortem inspection.
- All Products come from plants with robust HACCP, FSQ, and traceability programs.
Storage Solutions
We offer a range of storage and packaging solutions to meet diverse needs. The most common option is frozen packaging in a wax-lined box. Additional options include:
- Cardboard combos
- Individually packed bags
- Coolers or containers
- And many more customized solutions
Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products, ensuring product integrity and freshness.
Process Control
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SSR Overview
For over 30 years, SSR Lifesciences has provided biomedical researchers, companies and manufacturers a complete range of high-quality porcine materials sourced, prepared and delivered precisely to client's specifications.