Porcine Heart (Pig Heart)
SSR supplies porcine heart, also known as pig heart or pork heart, for food processing, pet nutrition, medical research, training, product development, and further-manufacturing programs.
Materials are sourced through SSR’s established porcine supply programs and can be prepared, packaged, and delivered according to customer specifications. Porcine heart materials may be supplied for established production needs or custom programs requiring defined preparation, handling, packaging, storage, documentation, or traceability.
Common Applications for Porcine Heart
- Food processing and sausage manufacturing
- Pet food, pet treat, and companion-animal nutrition products
- Medical and biomedical research using porcine heart tissue
- Educational and surgical training applications
- Product development and testing requiring porcine cardiac tissue
- Further-manufacturing inputs where pork heart is an appropriate starting material
- Custom porcine material programs requiring project-specific preparation, packaging, documentation, or traceability
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.
Storage, Handling & Shipping
Porcine heart materials are handled to support freshness, quality, and product integrity. Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products when a refrigerated program is specified. Packaging options may include wax-lined boxes, cardboard combos, individually packed bags, coolers, containers, and other custom solutions. SSR can support shipping approaches such as overnight carrier delivery, freezer truck or LTL, and wet or dry ice depending on project needs.
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Porcine Heart FAQs
What is porcine heart?
What is porcine heart?
Porcine heart is heart tissue sourced from pigs and may also be referred to as pig heart or pork heart. SSR supplies porcine heart for food processing, pet nutrition, research, training, product development, and other appropriate further-manufacturing applications.
What is pork heart commonly used for?
Pork heart is commonly used as an ingredient in sausage production and may also be used in pet food and pet treat manufacturing. Porcine heart tissue is also used in medical research, educational training, and other product-development programs.
Does SSR supply pork hearts in bulk?
SSR can support both project-specific requirements and larger recurring porcine heart supply programs. Available quantities, preparation, packaging, documentation, and logistics can be tailored according to customer and program requirements.
How are porcine hearts prepared and packaged?
SSR’s current product specifications state that pork hearts may be prepared by cutting the heart open, draining excess blood, and removing the aorta. Options may also include intact uncut hearts, hearts with the aorta attached, or other specified preparations. Packaging options include wax-lined boxes, cardboard combos, individually packed bags, coolers, containers, and customized solutions.
Can SSR provide quality controls and traceability for porcine heart materials?
Yes. SSR states that porcine hearts are sourced from animals that have passed USDA ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection. Materials come from facilities with HACCP, food safety and quality, and traceability programs, and SSR can support customer-specific preparation, handling, packaging, and documentation requirements.
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