9 C.F.R. § 319.182

Current through March 31, 2024
Section 319.182 - Braunschweiger and liver sausage or liverwurst
(a) "Braunschweiger" is a cooked sausage made from fresh, cured, and/or frozen pork, beef, and/or veal and at least 30 percent pork, beef, and/or veal livers computed on the weight of the fresh livers. It may also contain pork and/or beef fat. Mechanically Separated (Species) may be used in accordance with § 319.6 . Binders and extenders may be used as permitted in § 319.140 . The product may have a smoked taste characteristic, which may be imparted by use of smoked meats, smoke flavoring or smoking. If prepared from components of a single species, the product name may reflect the species, e.g., "Beef Braunschweiger." Braunschweiger may also be labeled as any of the following: "Braunschweiger-A Liver Sausage," "Braunschweiger-A Liverwurst," or "Braunschweiger (Liver Sausage)" or "Braunschweiger (Liverwurst)."
(b) "Liver Sausage" or "Liverwurst" is a cooked sausage made from fresh, cured, and/or frozen pork, beef, and/or veal and at least 30 percent pork, beef, veal, sheep, and/or goat livers computed on the weight of the fresh livers. It may also contain pork and/or beef byproducts. Mechanically Separated (Species) may be used in accordance with § 319.6 . Binders and extenders maybe used as permitted in § 319.140 . If prepared from components of a single species, the product name may reflect that species, e.g., "Pork Liver Sausage."

9 C.F.R. §319.182

47 FR 36108, Aug. 19, 1982