Backfat
Pork backfat is a thick layer of fat found along the back of a pig that is commonly used in a variety of industrial applications.
Backfat is characterized by its pure white color and solid consistency. Its location in the body of the animal means that it has minimal meat content, which makes backfat highly desirable. PEPITO purchases Category 3 pork fat back for these excellent properties.
Specifics of backfat
Backfat is subcutaneous fatty tissue deposited on the muscle around the spine of a pig. It can be harvested with or without the skin, before cutting and boning. Fibrous tissue separates the dorsal fat pad into two layers – subcutaneous and cutaneous.
Due to its high quality, this type of lard is often used in the food industry rather than for industrial use. However, if you are looking for a reliable partner to buy backfat, PEPITO can become a long-term customer!
Characteristics of backfat in a nutshell
- Location: It is found along the back of the pig and provides a thick layer of fat.
- Composition: High fat content, which makes it an ideal raw material for various applications.
- Texture and yield: Dense and strong, it yields a considerable amount of fat when rendered.
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Related questions
What types of raw pork fat do you buy?
We purchase a wide variety of pork fat, including leaf fat, ruffle fat, back fat, skin-trimming fat, and other high-fat cuts of pork. Not sure if your raw materials are suitable for purchase? Nothing could be easier than asking us—we’d be happy to discuss it with you.
What quality standards must the raw materials we purchase meet?
The fat supplied must meet the classification requirements for Category 3 animal by-products. For more details, please refer to our Glossary. And if you’re not sure, feel free to contact us—we’d be happy to help.
What type of Category 3 materials do you purchase?
Generally, fat free of tendons and skin, boneless, with a minimal amount of meat. Specifically, we purchase pork fat, beef fat, poultry fat, and mutton fat. We accept fat in frozen or chilled form..
- Beef fat: internal fat, beef fat trimmings
- Pork fat: leaf fat, ruffle fat, skin-trimming fat, back fat, and other parts with a higher fat content.
- Poultry fat
- Mutton fat
How long has PEPITO been on the market?
Since 1994. You can find more details about PEPITO on the About Us page, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have that are not covered there.
