Ingredient

Beef Hearts

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Beef hearts are used as a meat ingredient in processed foods like sausages, hot …

What it is

Beef hearts are the muscular organ from cattle. They are a source of protein and nutrients. Like other muscle meats, they are typically cooked before consumption.

Why it's used

Beef hearts are used as a meat ingredient in processed foods like sausages, hot dogs, and deli meats. They can add flavor, texture, and nutritional value to these products.

Health notes

Beef hearts are a natural food ingredient and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They are a good source of protein, iron, and B vitamins. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for beef hearts are not widely publicized.

Allergen info

Beef hearts are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Beef Hearts

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ULRICH MEAT MARKET Original Beef Pella Bologna With Variety Meats Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 179kcal 16.1Protein 12.5Fat 1.8Carbs

Kraft Heinz Foods Company Oscar Mayer, Cotto Salami Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 250kcal 14.3Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs

Kraft Heinz Foods Company Oscar Mayer, Cotto Salami Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 250kcal 14.3Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Artisan Ring Bologna Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 196kcal 14.3Protein 14.3Fat 5.4Carbs In'T Velds Meat Market Ltd. Pella Bologna, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 211kcal 19.3Protein 14.0Fat 1.8Carbs Fineberg Packing Co., Inc. Summer Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 298kcal 15.8Protein 26.3Fat 1.8Carbs Parks, LLC Smoked Sausage, Mild Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 323kcal 13.8Protein 27.7Fat 6.2Carbs D. L. Lee & Sons Smoked Sausage, Smoked Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 225kcal 16.9Protein 16.9Fat 1.4Carbs Roger Wood Foods, Inc. Chicken, Pork And Beef Sausage, Red Hots Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 257kcal 11.4Protein 20Fat 7.1Carbs Silver Creek Specialty Meats Inc. Smoked Sausage Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 35.7Fat 3.6Carbs Serv-Rite Meat Company Inc. Beef Hot Links Smoked Sausage, Extra Hot Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 214kcal 14.3Protein 14.3Fat 3.6Carbs Real Sausage Company Red Hot Spicy Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 246kcal 15.8Protein 19.3Fat 3.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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