Ingredient library

Neutral · Functional protein

Spray dried porcine plasma

Also appears on labels as: animal plasma, spray dried plasma, dried plasma

The liquid fraction of pig blood, separated from the cells and spray-dried into a powder rich in immunoglobulins and albumin.

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Where it comes from
Collected at slaughter under controlled conditions, then heat-treated and dried.
Why it's in the product
Used for palatability and for its documented support of gut lining integrity in young animals. It is a well-studied functional ingredient in livestock feed.
Safety and toxicity
No documented toxicity. It reads alarming on a label and is not. Processing includes heat steps specifically to inactivate pathogens.
Interactions and who should be careful
None documented.

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Found in 3 scored products

Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.