Rendered Lamb Tallow for Cooking
Rendered Lamb Tallow is a type of clarified fat produced by slowly cooking down lamb or mutton fat to remove impurities and water. It is a traditional cooking fat with deep roots in Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines, valued for its high smoke point and rich flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Rendered Lamb Tallow is almost entirely pure fat, containing no carbohydrates or protein. It is a dense source of calories and provides fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin D and K, along with a mix of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 3.5 mcg |
| Choline | 3 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Per 1 tablespoon (14 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, tallow was a historical staple for cooking and candle-making before the widespread use of vegetable oils. Nutritionally, its high saturated fat content makes it very stable for high-heat cooking, but it should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
