Product Details
Synonyms
BEEF TALLOW;Tallowoil;HYDROGENATEDBEEFTALLOW;EDIBLETALLOW;BORNEOTALLOW;Talg;Tallow, beef;Suet, beef
Application
Beef tallow is animal fat obtained by separation from connected tissue. It consists principally of oleic and palmitic acid. It is a source of fat and is used in cake mix. It is used mostly in shortening and cooking oils.
Product Description
Dark yellow oily liquid with a waxy odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Freezing point 35-45°F. An animal fat containing principally glycerides of oleic and stearic acids. Exact composition depends on the species and the diet of the animal from which the fat is rendered.
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water.