Ingredient

Pork Heart

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Pork heart is primarily used as a protein source and for its distinct flavor …

What it is

Pork heart is an organ meat obtained from pigs. It is typically cleaned, trimmed, and prepared for use in various food products. As a whole food ingredient, it is used for its nutritional value and flavor.

Why it's used

Pork heart is primarily used as a protein source and for its distinct flavor and texture in meat products. It is commonly found in sausages, hotdogs, pepperoni, salami, and other processed meat items.

Health notes

Pork heart is a whole food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe for consumption. It is a source of protein, iron, and B vitamins, which are essential nutrients. Like other organ meats, it also contains cholesterol and saturated fat. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives, not whole food ingredients such as organ meats.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Pork Heart

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Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation Loaded Italian Style Meatballs With Provolone Cheese, Loaded Italian Style Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 214kcal 15.2Protein 15.2Fat 5.4Carbs Leblon Foods, Inc. Dominicana Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 197kcal 15.5Protein 14.1Fat 1.4Carbs Palenque Meat Provisions Smoke Flavor Dominican Pork Sausage, Smoke Flavor Dominican Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 232kcal 12.5Protein 19.6Fat 3.6Carbs Palenque Meat Provisions Longaniza Dominicana Cured Longaniza, Longaniza Dominicana Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 197kcal 15.5Protein 14.1Fat 1.4Carbs Tama Corporation Cooked Salami Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 214kcal 0.9Protein 13.9Fat 5.4Carbs Palenque Meat Provisions Dominicana Cured Longaniza Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 197kcal 15.5Protein 14.1Fat 1.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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