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Is there a difference between talow and tallow shortening?

I ask because I'm looking for tallow, and US Wellness sells "beef tallow shortening"

edited May 1 2011 at 5:32

asked May 1 2011 at 5:22

Nick
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	Hmm interesting. I was about to order to but now I am hesitant. – ROB May 1 2011 at 13:20
	we've contacted them before about other things and they're pretty knowledgeable and friendly. Give them a call. Because tallow is so abundant and cheap for them I'd really be surprised if there's anything else in there fat wise, but they could be adding some form of preservative. – tartare May 1 2011 at 16:46

Teresa · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-01 20:06:10Z UTC

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I believe US Wellness Meats: http://www.grasslandbeef.com/Detail.bok?no=878 calls their Tallow "Tallow Shortening", but it is Tallow.

You do have to buy about $75 worth of products in one order, but I've heard nothing but good things about this place from the folks I used to hang with that did Zero Carbing.

answered May 1 2011 at 20:06

Teresa
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I asked US Wellness Meats via email, and they responded with: One of the same. USDA requires us to use the language tallow. Don't ask me why. Thank you for the consideration. John Wood – Nick May 2 2011 at 19:30

Phoenix · Answer 2 · 2011-05-01 21:02:12Z UTC

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I could be wrong, but shouldn't grass-fed tallow be somewhat yellow in colour and not "pure white"? Perhaps there is some sort of preservative or artificial colour in there.

answered May 1 2011 at 21:02

Phoenix
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I render tallow from grass-fed beef quite a bit, and it is sort of yellow while rendering, but afterwards when it has cooled, it is white. – JansSushiBar May 2 2011 at 14:46

tartare · Answer 3 · 2011-05-01 06:05:45Z UTC

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fine question. tallow should already be rendered and their description says they prepare this shortening "from tallow"... sounds like you should give them a call and see if they're stepping on your goods.

answered May 1 2011 at 6:05

tartare
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Is there a difference between tallow and tallow shortening?

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