Porcine Heart (Pig Heart) for Food, Training & Research
High-quality porcine (pig) heart for food processing, pet treats, anatomical study, surgical training, research applications. Consistently sourced with attention to quality, traceability, and supply reliability.
The pork heart, composed of four chambers, is essential for pumping blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to support the body’s functions.
Product Details
What processing and quality standards are applied to porcine (pig) hearts?
- Pork heart prepared, cut open, excess blood drained, and aorta removed.
- Available options include; uncut intact hearts, aorta on hearts, or any combination
What are porcine (pig) hearts used for?
- Pig hearts are commonly used as a key ingredient in sausage production.
- They also present opportunities in the pet treat market and the medical research industry.
What are the appearance and quality characteristics of porcine (pig) hearts?
- 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.
How should porcine (pig) hearts be stored and handled?
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.
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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.