Tallow (Rendered Beef Tallow) 1 lb. bag

Definition:  A hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap. Tallow is a rendered form of beef fat. It is solid at room temperature. Tallow can be stored for extended periods without the need for refrigeration to prevent decomposition, provided it is kept in an airtight container to prevent oxidation.  Finest quality Beef Tallow for culinary uses as well as an ingredient in soap making and skin care products. A creamy unbleached beef tallow rendered from only pure beef fat with no additives. Use for making the best quality soaps (a hard bar with rich lather), cosmetics and lotions, as well as traditional tallow candles.

SAP Value: KOH: .192 NaOH: .136

The composition of the fatty acids is typically as follows:
Saturated fatty acids: Palmitic acid (C16:0): 26%
Stearic acid (C18:0): 14%
Myristic acid (C14:0): 3%

Monounsaturated fatty acids: Oleic acid (C18-1, ω-9): 47%
Palmitoleic acid (C16:1): 3%

Polyunsaturated fatty acids: Linoleic acid: 3%
Linolenic acid: 1%