Leaf lard
High-quality fat found in the abdominal cavity of pigs, near the kidneys.
Pork lard from kidney fat is found in the abdominal cavity near the lumbar spine of the pig, where the kidneys are. This is fatty tissue deposited on the inside of the abdominal wall of the pig.
Specifics of leaf lard
The specific location of leaf lard is the key to its distinctive characteristics. Fat protects some of the pig's internal organs (particularly the kidneys) from physical impact and provides thermal insulation. The rendering of leaf fat yields a large amount of quality pork lard.
Leaf lard forms clumps that are lighter in color and softer than other types of fat. It is known for its high yield and quality. This makes it a valuable raw material for many industrial products.
All leaf lard we source at PEPITO must meet the criteria for Category 3 animal by-products. This classification ensures that all products meet the necessary hygiene and safety standards and are suitable for further processing.
Characteristics of leaf lard in a nutshell
- Location: It is found in the abdominal cavity near the kidneys and lumbar spine.
- Composition: Adipose tissue deposited on the inside of the abdominal wall.
- Texture and color: It forms clumps that are lighter in color and softer than other types of fat.
- Yield and quality: It is known for its high yield and excellent quality, which makes it a valuable raw material.
Industrial applications
Due to its high quality, pork leaf lard is mainly used in the cosmetics industry, but it has a number of other industrial applications:
- Cosmetics: It is mainly used in skin care products for its moisturizing properties.
- Pet food: An excellent raw material for the production of pet food due to its nutritional value, it also improves palatability.
- Lubricants: It is used in the production of industrial lubricants.
Related Products
0,6 - 2% FFA 
cat. 3 (ABP) Related Pages
Related questions
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
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 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.
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.
