Meat

Throat

Throat sweetbread is the neck-region thymus-type gland from young pigs when present—softer and milder than muscle offal. Availability is seasonal and regional; quality depends on age and quick chilling after slaughter. Clean, soak, blanch, and peel, then finish in brown butter or a light cream sauce. Texture should be tender, not mealy. Pair with peas, morels, or sharp salad greens. Buy only from trusted offal specialists.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutPortionPrep ReadyThroatVersatile

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 194

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 11.8 g
Saturated Fat 5.23 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.91 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.94 g
Cholesterol 73.8 mg
Sodium 60.4 mg
Salt 0.14 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22.1 g
Water 62.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 194 kcal
Water 62.4 g
Protein 22.1 g
Fat 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat 5.23 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.91 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.94 g
  - Omega-3 0.09 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 35.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.65 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 5 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.54 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 7 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.25 mg
- Vitamin K 1.3 µg
Minerals 324 mg
- Major Minerals 322 mg
  - Calcium 41 mg
  - Sodium 60.4 mg
  - Potassium 221 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.14 g
Cholesterol 73.8 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.65 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.18 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 5 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.54 · vitamin-b6: 0.36 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 7 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.25 · vitamin-k: 1.3 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 60.4 · Potassium: 221 · Calcium: 41 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Throat of Pork: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

500

European abattoirs separated throat glands for fine cookery when animals were young enough.

1700

Belle Époque restaurant kitchens featured throat sweetbreads as refined offal.

2010

Modern offal specialists still seek throat glands for classic sauté preparations.