Porcine Liver (Pig Liver)
SSR supplies porcine liver, also known as pig liver or pork liver, for food production, pet nutrition, research, 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 liver may be supplied for recurring production needs or project-specific programs requiring defined preparation, handling, storage, documentation, or traceability.
Common Applications for Porcine Liver
- Food processing and edible offal production
- Pet food, pet treat, and companion-animal nutrition products
- Nutritional product development and formulation work
- Biomedical and life-science research using porcine liver tissue
- Wound-care and regenerative product-development programs where liver-derived material is appropriate
- Further-manufacturing inputs requiring a consistent porcine organ source
- Custom porcine tissue programs requiring project-specific preparation, packaging, or traceability
Product Details
What processing and quality standards are applied to porcine (pig) liver?
- Pork livers carefully prepared with the gallbladder removed to ensure quality and readiness for use.
What is porcine (pig) liver used for?
- Pig livers offer potential for use in the pet treat industry and the medical research field.
- Additionally, some livers are processed for wound healing applications.
What are the appearance and quality characteristics of porcine (pig) liver?
- 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) liver 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 liver 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 Liver FAQ’s
What is porcine liver?
Porcine liver is liver tissue sourced from pigs and may also be called pig liver or pork liver. Depending on the preparation and project requirements, it may be used in food production, pet nutrition, biomedical research, product development, and further manufacturing.
What is pig liver commonly used for?
Pig liver may be used in food and edible offal production, pet food and treat manufacturing, nutritional products, medical research, and certain wound-care development programs. The appropriate use depends on the preparation, quality requirements, and specifications of the individual project.
Does SSR supply pork liver in bulk?
SSR can support both small project quantities and larger recurring supply programs. SSR does not list a standard minimum order quantity. Available quantities, pricing, preparation, and packaging are determined by the material and the customer’s specific requirements.
How is porcine liver prepared and stored?
SSR’s current product information states that the gallbladder is removed and that liver materials are rinsed and evaluated for freshness and the absence of foreign material or off conditions. Products may be supplied frozen or refrigerated, with packaging selected according to the customer’s handling, storage, and shipping requirements.
Can SSR provide custom preparation and traceability?
Yes. SSR works with customers to develop porcine material programs based on their preparation, packaging, volume, documentation, and logistics requirements. SSR also supports traceable supply programs and customized processing for research, product development, and commercial applications.
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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.