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Primal Iron - Grass Fed Beef Spleen

Nature's iron containing superfood... made simple.

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Primal Iron contains beef spleen powder, and is a good source of iron, known as heme iron.

Beef spleen has long been known by your grandparents as a healthy superfood.

Now you can easily add this important organ to your diet, in travel and aroma-friendly gelatin capsules or powder to add to your favourite home cooked meal or smoothie.

Premium Australian Beef Spleen

Our beef spleen is exclusively sourced from Tasmania with Greenham's NEVER EVER Beef Program. This guarantees a level of purity, traceability, and animal welfare that is unmatched.

  • 100% Grass-Fed: Fed a wholesome diet for their entire life which is 100% pasture or forage.
  • No Grain - Ever: Livestock must never be fed a diet that includes grain or grain by-products.
  • No Antibiotics - Ever: Guaranteed zero antibiotic use throughout the animal's life.
  • No Added Hormones: Livestock must never be administered hormone growth promotants (HGPs).
  • Free Range: Never confined to a feedlot or intensive yard finishing system.
  • Certified Humane®: High animal welfare standards from birth to slaughter.
  • Non-GMO: Free from Genetically Modified Organisms.
  • Independently Verified: Third-party audited and assured for complete lifetime traceability.

Nutritional Information

Per Serve

Powder
(2g)

Capsules
(1.8g)

Energy 55.3 KJ 32.9 KJ
Protein 1.6g 1.5g
Fat 0.4g 0.2g
 - Saturated 0.1g 0.1g
Carbohydrates 0g 0g
 - Sugars 0g 0g
Sodium 11mg 7mg
Iron  15.3mg 11.5mg
Vitamin B12 0.66mcg 0.5mcg
Selenium 3mcg 2.25mcg

Ingredients - Capsules: Australian powdered beef spleen (81%) (500 mg), Bovine gelatin (19%) (capsule). 

Ingredients - Powder: Australian powdered beef spleen (100%). 

Why Choose Primal Iron Beef Spleen?

We partner with a 6th generation Australian owned supplier from some of Australia's most renowned beef-producing regions:

  • Certified Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished Beef Spleen
  • 100% Free of Glyphosate 
  • Certified Humane® Raised & Handled
  • Halal Friendly Beef Organs & Capsules
  • 3rd Party Batch Tested For Purity
  • Free From Antibiotics, Hormones & GMOs
  • Lifetime Traceable Cattle
  • Australian Owned & Operated

Our Quality Control

At Ancestral Nutrition, we manufacture ourselves — right here in our purpose-built Byron Bay facility. That means no middlemen, just complete control over sourcing, quality, freshness, and cost.

  • Made in-house
  • Local manufacturing = faster, fresher, cleaner
  • No middleman markups
  • You get premium quality at a better price

Serving Suggestion

Beef Spleen: 3 capsules or 1/2 level teaspoon of powder with your favourite yogurt or smoothie. Alternatively sprinkle onto food when cooking.

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How To Use

Quickly Add to Meals

Add the loose powder to your favourite smoothie, breakfast bowl or stir into meals while cooking.

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Convenient Capsules

If you're short on time, our capsules contain just wholefood powder with no smell or taste.

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Primal Iron Beef Spleen FAQs

Is Dried Beef Spleen Nutritionally Different From Fresh Spleen?

Nutritionally speaking, they are virtually identical. The only real difference is the removal of water, which actually makes the freeze-dried powder a highly concentrated source of nutrition.

We use a gentle, chemical-free freeze-drying process. This safely extracts the moisture from the raw organ while completely locking in its powerful, naturally occurring nutritional profile, including its exceptionally high levels of bioavailable heme iron.

Because the water weight has been removed, our dried spleen powder is incredibly nutrient-dense. Taking our daily capsules provides the exact same foundational nutrition as eating premium, fresh raw spleen, but in a highly convenient form that skips the challenging taste, texture, and meal prep!

Is Primal Iron Appropriate For Teenagers?

Yes, it can be a fantastic way to support them with simple and nutritious whole foods.

Because Primal Iron powder simply 100% pure, dried beef spleen, it is a nutrient-dense whole food. It provides a highly bioavailable source of naturally occurring heme iron and B-vitamins.

However, because every teenager's nutritional needs and development rates are completely unique, we always recommend checking in with your healthcare practitioner or family doctor before introducing any new food.

What Nutrients Are Naturally Found in Beef Spleen?

Beef spleen is a traditional wholefood valued for its unique nutrient profile, particularly its naturally occurring heme iron and vitamin B12. When dried, it retains its full spectrum of nutrients in a form the body can readily absorb.

Key Nutrients Naturally Found in Beef Spleen:

  • Heme Iron 
  • Vitamin B12 

Our beef spleen comes from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Tasmanian cattle and is freeze-dried in small batches for maximum purity.

How Does Beef Spleen Taste?

Freeze dried beef spleen is available in both capsule and powder form, and the taste experience can vary depending on which you choose.

  • Capsules: Most people find beef spleen capsules virtually tasteless. They’re an easy and convenient way to get the benefits of organ meats without the flavour.
  • Powder: Freeze-dried beef spleen powder has a rich, earthy flavour that’s true to its natural source. While some people enjoy the taste in savoury blends, others prefer to mix it into smoothies, broths, or sauces to mask the flavour.

Whether you choose capsules or powder, beef spleen is valued more for its nutrient density than its taste. Tip: If you're sensitive to taste or short on time, capsules are the most neutral option.

When Is the Best Time to Consume Beef Spleen?

As a food, beef spleen can be consumed at any time of day, but many people prefer to consume in the morning as part of their daily routine.

Dried beef spleen is a wholefood source of nutrients making them suitable for long-term daily nutrition.

Are Your Beef Spleen Products Free From Bovaer® Feed Additives?

Yes — our beef liver products are sourced from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, pasture-raised Tasmanian cattle that are not supplemented with Bovaer® or other synthetic feed additives.

We work closely with local farms that focus on natural, traditional grazing practices. This ensures the purity of our products while maintaining full transparency across the supply chain, from paddock to capsule.

No hormones, no antibiotics, no synthetic feed additives, just real food the way nature intended.

Are Your Products Certified Organic?

While we source our organs exclusively from pristine, pasture-raised cattle in Tasmania, we do not rely on "certified organic" labels. Here is why:

Organic certification is a promise about how the farm is managed, but it does not guarantee that the final capsule is actually free from environmental contaminants. We prefer proof over promises.

Instead of paying for an organic logo, we invest in rigorous, independent lab testing. We screen our finished products using state-of-the-art ICP-MS technology to test for 32 heavy metals (like Lead and Mercury) and agricultural chemicals (like Glyphosate) to guarantee absolute purity.

You never have to take our word for it, you can view our unedited, zero-glyphosate lab results right here.

Is Beef Spleen a Good Source of Iron?

Yes, freeze dried beef spleen is one of the richest natural sources of heme iron. A small daily serve provides meaningful amounts of iron to support your dietary intake through real, nutrient-dense food.

Our beef spleen is sourced from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Australian cattle and gently freeze-dried to preserve its naturally occurring nutrients with no additives or fillers.

Can I Consume Beef Spleen While Pregnant?

Beef spleen is a natural source of whole food nutrients, making beef spleen a valuable addition to a nutrient-dense diet.

Unlike beef liver, beef spleen contains no vitamin A, making it an appealing alternative for those mindful of retinol intake during pregnancy.

As always, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider before adding beef spleen to your daily diet during pregnancy, to ensure they align with your individual dietary needs and prenatal care plan.

How Are Your Beef Spleen Products Made?

Our beef spleen sproducts are made using a careful, low-temperature drying process that preserves the natural integrity of the nutrients without the use of heat, additives, or synthetic preservatives.

Here’s how we do it:

Step-by-Step Production Process:

  • 1. Sourced Locally: We use 100% grass-fed & grass-finished, pasture-raised beef spleen from Tasmanian farms that meet strict animal welfare and food safety standards.
  • 2. Fresh Processing: The spleen is trimmed, gently cleaned, and frozen shortly after harvest to maintain freshness and nutrient quality.
  • 3. Freeze-Dried for Potency: Through sublimation, moisture is removed at low temperatures to preserve heat-sensitive vitamins like B12 and folate.
  • 4. Milled and Encapsulated (or Powdered): The dried spleen is finely ground and packed into capsules or jars — with no binders, fillers, or flow agents.
  • 5. Packed in Our Byron Bay Facility: We manufacture in-house to maintain full control over quality and consistency, from raw ingredient to finished product.

Every batch is third-party tested for safety and packaged in our purpose-built Byron Bay facility ensuring transparency, traceability, and trust.

What’s the Difference Between Beef Spleen Capsules and Powder?

Both capsules and powder contain the same wholefood beef spleen but differ in format, convenience, and flexibility, depending on your lifestyle and preferences.

Beef Spleen Capsules:

  • Pre-measured and easy to take
  • No taste or smell, ideal if you’re sensitive to flavour
  • Great for travel or daily routines

Beef Spleen Powder:

  • Versatile for adding to food (e.g. smoothies, bone broth, patties)
  • Slightly more economical per gram
  • Mild organ flavour — best for those who are comfortable with natural tastes

Whether you prefer convenience or culinary creativity, both formats provide the same freeze-dried, nutrient-dense spleen, sourced from grass-fed & grass-finished Australian cattle and made without additives or fillers.

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