Bulk Freeze-Dried Sheep Tongue Powder Manufacturer in China
Home >> Bulk Ingredients >> Sheep Glandular Powders >> Wholesale Sheep Tongue Powder
Grassfed Lamb Tongue Bulk Powder
| Product Name | Sheep Tongue Powder for Sale |
| Other Names | Lamb Tongue, Dehydrated Lamb Tongue, Grassfed Lamb Tongue, Ovine Tongue Powder, Freeze-Dried Sheep Tongue Powder, Lyophilized Sheep Tongue Powder, Dehydrated Sheep Tongue Powder, Whole Sheep Tongue Powder, Sheep Tongue Organ Powder, Freeze-Dried Lamb Tongue Powder, Dehydrated Lamb Tongue Powder |
| Source | Ovine Origin |
| Drying Method | Freeze Dried or Spray Dried Optional |
| Appearance | Brown Yellow Fine Powder |
| GMO Status | Non-GMO |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Traceability | Full Farm-to-Manufacturer Traceability |
| Applications | Organ Supplements, Capsules, Tablets, Powder Blends |
| Documents Available | COA, Specification, MSDS, Allergen Statement, Non-GMO Statement |
| Manufacturing Capability | 600 tons annually |
| OEM services | Custom formulation, capsules, tablets, blends, contract manufacturing, softgels |
| Bulk Packaging | 20kg Vacuum Sealed Foil Bags, 25kg/drum, or custom bulk packaging |
Unicorns Biotechnology is a wholesale Sheep Tongue Powder manufacturer in China. We supply grass-fed ovine tongue ingredients to pet nutrition brands, supplement companies, animal feed manufacturers, ingredient distributors, contract manufacturers, and private label businesses.
Our factory can process and export up to 600 tons of animal-derived powders each year. Freeze-dried and spray-dried options are available, along with custom particle sizes, bulk packaging, capsules, tablets, blended formulas, and private label products.
We also supply Sheep Heart Powder, Sheep Liver Powder, Sheep Lung Powder, Sheep Stomach Powder, Sheep Intestine Powder, Sheep Kidney Powder, Sheep Spleen Powder, Sheep Trachea Powder, and other ovine organ ingredients.
What Is Sheep Tongue Powder?
Sheep Tongue Powder is made from cleaned and dehydrated sheep tongue tissue. The raw tongue is trimmed, washed, frozen, dried, milled, and sieved into a fine powder.
The tongue is mainly a muscular organ rather than a gland. It contains skeletal muscle, connective tissue, natural fat, epithelial tissue, blood vessels, and small lingual glands.
The finished ingredient is commonly used in pet food, organ meat blends, animal nutrition products, specialty supplements, research, and further protein processing.
Other Names for Sheep Tongue Powder
Common product and search names include:
- Ovine Tongue Powder
- Sheep Tongue Tissue Powder
- Sheep Tongue Organ Powder
- Freeze-Dried Sheep Tongue Powder
- Dehydrated Sheep Tongue Powder
- Lyophilized Ovine Tongue
- Dried Sheep Tongue Powder
- Whole Sheep Tongue Powder
- Lamb Tongue Powder
- Freeze-Dried Lamb Tongue Powder
- Dehydrated Lamb Tongue
- Grass-Fed Lamb Tongue Powder
- Lamb Tongue Meat Powder
- Lamb Tongue Organ Powder
“Lamb Tongue,” “Dehydrated Lamb Tongue,” and “Grass-Fed Lamb Tongue” are widely used in pet food and raw feeding markets. They are useful supporting keywords for this page.
However, lamb refers to a young sheep. The term Lamb Tongue Powder should only appear as the formal product name when the raw material is confirmed to come from lambs. Sheep Tongue Powder or Ovine Tongue Powder is more accurate for mixed-age ovine material.
Sheep Tongue Powder Is Not a Glandular Powder
Sheep tongue may be grouped with glandular powders on animal organ ingredient websites. Anatomically, it is mostly muscle tissue.
For accurate labels and technical documents, use terms such as:
- Ovine organ powder
- Sheep tongue tissue powder
- Whole-animal tissue ingredient
- Lamb organ meat powder
- Freeze-dried ovine tongue
“Sheep Tongue Glandular Powder” is less precise and should not be the main product name.
Physical Properties
The standard product is a light brown-yellow fine powder with a natural animal tissue odor. An 80-mesh particle size is commonly used for blending, capsules, tablets, pet food premixes, and powdered toppers.
Other mesh sizes can be prepared for different filling, mixing, and processing needs.
Whole Sheep Tongue Powder is not fully water-soluble. Proteins and small compounds may disperse in water, while fat, collagen, and tissue particles remain suspended or settle.
The ingredient has no single CAS number because it is a whole animal tissue powder, not a purified chemical compound.
Natural Composition of Sheep and Lamb Tongue
Sheep tongue is a nutrient-dense muscle tissue. Its composition varies with the animal’s age, diet, fat level, tissue trimming, and drying method.
No fixed protein, fat, vitamin, or mineral percentage should be published without batch testing.
Animal Protein and Amino Acids
Protein is normally the main macronutrient in dried tongue tissue. It supplies amino acids used in animal and human nutrition.
The amino acid profile may include leucine, lysine, valine, glycine, alanine, arginine, and other naturally occurring amino acids. The actual amounts depend on the raw material and process.
Collagen and Connective Tissue
Lamb tongue contains collagen and other connective tissue proteins. These materials come from the supporting structure around the muscle fibres and tongue surface.
Whole-tissue powder contains more connective tissue components than a purified meat protein isolate.
Natural Fat and Phospholipids
Tongue tissue contains natural fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, and cell-membrane phospholipids. The level varies according to trimming and whether the material is whole or partially defatted.
Buyers can request total fat testing when the product is used in calorie-controlled pet food or supplement formulas.
Iron, Zinc and B Vitamins
Sheep and lamb tongue may contain naturally occurring iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, niacin, and other B vitamins.
These nutrients should only be declared on a finished product label when validated laboratory data support the stated amounts.
Custom Nutritional Testing
Unicorns Biotechnology can arrange tests for:
- Crude protein
- Total fat
- Amino acid profile
- Moisture
- Ash
- Iron and zinc
- Vitamin B12
- Fatty acid profile
- Microbiological quality
Custom composition testing is useful for pet food labels, supplement facts panels, product registration, and formulation work.
Sheep Tongue Powder Specifications
Unicorns Biotechnology supplies grass-fed ovine-origin Sheep Tongue Powder in freeze-dried or spray-dried form. The standard material is non-GMO, antibiotic-free, BSE-free, and non-irradiated.
The powder has a light brown-yellow appearance. Loss on drying is controlled to no more than 10.0%, while ash is limited to 5.0%.
Total heavy metals must not exceed 10 ppm. Lead and arsenic are limited to 2 ppm each, cadmium to 1 ppm, and mercury to 0.1 ppm.
Microbiological quality follows current USP pharmacopoeial requirements. Total aerobic microbial count is limited to 10,000 CFU/g, while yeast and mould are limited to 100 CFU/g. E. coli and Salmonella must be absent.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Sheep Tongue Powder |
| Popular commercial name | Lamb Tongue Powder |
| Biological source | Ovine origin, grass-fed |
| Raw material | Cleaned sheep or qualified lamb tongue tissue |
| Country of origin | China |
| Drying method | Freeze-dried or spray-dried |
| Appearance | Light brown-yellow fine powder |
| Particle size | Standard 80 mesh, customizable |
| Solubility | Dispersible, not fully water-soluble |
| Loss on drying | ≤10.0% |
| Ash | ≤5.0% |
| Total heavy metals | ≤10 ppm |
| Lead | ≤2 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤2 ppm |
| Cadmium | ≤1 ppm |
| Mercury | ≤0.1 ppm |
| Total aerobic microbial count | ≤10,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast and mould | ≤100 CFU/g |
| Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 10 g |
| GMO status | Non-GMO |
| Antibiotics | Free |
| BSE status | BSE-free |
| Irradiation | Non-irradiated |
| Standard mesh | 80 mesh |
| Standard packaging | 25 kg fibre drum with inner food-grade bags |
| Custom packaging | Available |
| Documents | COA, MSDS, specification and source statement |
| Third-party testing | Available on request |
Residual solvents are not normally expected in whole Sheep Tongue Powder because no solvent extraction is required. Specific solvent testing can be arranged when requested by the buyer.
Nutritional and Formulation Benefits of Sheep Tongue Powder
Sheep Tongue Powder is mainly valued as a whole-animal tissue ingredient. It should not be promoted as a treatment for disease or as a replacement for a balanced diet.
Concentrated Animal Protein
Drying removes much of the water found in fresh tongue. This creates a concentrated animal tissue powder suitable for protein-based formulas and organ meat blends.
Protein and amino acid values should be confirmed by batch testing before label claims are made.
Whole-Organ Nutrition
Freeze-dried Lamb Tongue Powder retains muscle, connective tissue, natural fat, and other original tissue components.
This differs from isolated protein powder, which removes much of the whole-tissue matrix.
Alternative Ovine Protein
Grass-Fed Lamb Tongue provides an alternative to common beef, pork, or chicken ingredients.
It may suit pet food and animal nutrition products designed around less common animal proteins. The final product should still be assessed for allergies and species suitability.
Easy to Blend and Store
Powdered lamb tongue is easier to weigh, mix, fill, ship, and store than fresh or frozen tongue.
The 80-mesh powder can be added to capsules, tablets, dry blends, pet food toppers, organ formulas, and powdered treats.
Freeze-Dried Sheep Tongue Powder Manufacturing Process
Production starts with tongue tissue collected from healthy, inspected sheep. The raw material is identified, chilled, cleaned, and trimmed to remove unwanted surface material.
The prepared tongue is cut into smaller pieces and rapidly frozen. For freeze-drying, the frozen material enters a vacuum chamber. Ice is removed by sublimation at a low temperature.
The dried tongue is milled into powder and passed through an 80-mesh sieve. A different screen can be used when the buyer needs a finer or coarser grade.
For spray-dried Sheep Tongue Powder, the tissue is first processed into a suitable liquid or slurry. The material is then atomized and dried in a controlled chamber.
Each batch is blended, sampled, and tested for appearance, moisture, ash, heavy metals, and microorganisms. Approved powder is sealed in food-grade inner bags and packed into protective drums.
Applications of Sheep Tongue Powder
Sheep and Lamb Tongue Powder can be used in several animal nutrition and specialty ingredient formats. The allowed application depends on the destination country and product classification.
Pet Food and Meal Toppers
Organ Meat Blends
Capsules and Tablets
Research and Further Processing
Sheep Tongue Powder vs Dehydrated Lamb Tongue Pieces
Powder and whole dried pieces come from similar raw materials, but they serve different uses.
| Product | Typical use |
| Sheep Tongue Powder | Capsules, tablets, premixes, pet food toppers and organ blends |
| Freeze-Dried Lamb Tongue Pieces | Pet treats, raw feeding and snack products |
| Dehydrated Lamb Tongue Slices | Chews, treats and whole-food pet products |
| Hydrolyzed Lamb Tongue Protein | Liquid formulas, flavor systems and peptide products |
| Lamb Tongue Meal | Rendered animal feed or pet food applications |
Dehydrated Lamb Tongue pieces are visible whole-food products. Sheep Tongue Powder is easier to blend into formulas and control by weight.
Packaging, Storage and Shelf Life
Standard packaging is 25 kg per fibre drum with double food-grade polyethylene inner bags.
Smaller trial packs, aluminium foil bags, custom drum sizes, and private label packaging are also available.
Store the powder in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, heat, and strong odors. Reseal the inner bag after opening.
The shelf life should follow the approved specification and stability data. Fat content, oxygen exposure, packaging, and storage temperature can affect product stability.
Quality and Regulatory Notes
Sheep Tongue Powder is an animal-derived ingredient. Its legal status depends on the intended use and destination market.
Buyers should confirm whether it can be used in:
- Pet food
- Animal feed
- Dietary supplements
- Foods
- Veterinary products
- Research materials
Where to Buy Bulk Sheep Tongue Powder
Henan Unicorns Biotechnology Co., Ltd. supplies bulk Sheep Tongue Powder, Grass-Fed Lamb Tongue Powder, and other animal organ ingredients from China.
We work with pet nutrition companies, supplement manufacturers, contract manufacturers, ingredient distributors, animal feed businesses, research organizations, and private label brands.
| Factory advantage | Service for buyers |
| Direct China manufacturer | Factory pricing and direct technical contact |
| Grass-fed ovine source | Sheep and age-qualified lamb material available |
| Two drying options | Freeze-dried or spray-dried powder |
| Custom mesh sizes | 80 mesh and other grades available |
| Bulk supply | Stable production for wholesale orders |
| Quality testing | Heavy metals, microbiology, moisture and ash |
| Third-party testing | Independent reports available on request |
| OEM service | Capsules, tablets, blends and private labels |
| Custom packaging | Drums, foil bags and retail packs |
| Technical documents | COA, MSDS, specification and source statements |
| Sample service | Free samples for qualified buyers |
| Related ingredients | Sheep, bovine, porcine, deer, horse and poultry powders |
Contact Unicorns Biotechnology for a free sample, wholesale price, minimum order quantity, COA, MSDS, custom specification, OEM quotation, or private label Sheep Tongue Powder project.