Rendered Veal Fat for cooking
Rendered veal fat, also known as veal tallow, is a cooking fat produced by slowly melting down the fatty tissues from veal. It is a traditional ingredient in European and American cuisines, prized for its clean, mild flavor and high smoke point.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a pure fat, so it is extremely high in fat and calories, with virtually zero carbohydrates or protein. Its key nutrient is energy from lipids, providing a significant calorie density per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg |
| Choline | 2 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (14 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike many other animal fats, rendered veal fat has a notably clean, neutral taste and a smooth texture, making it a versatile cooking medium that doesn't overpower other flavors. Nutritionally, it's a source of saturated and monounsaturated fats, similar to butter or lard.
