Ingredient Data
Vegan Status
Not Vegan
Also Known As
Beef tallow; Mutton tallow; Sodium tallowate (in soap); Stearic acid (sometimes)
Source
Rendered fat from cattle or sheep, produced as a byproduct of the beef and lamb industries.
Commonly Found In
Traditionally used in fast-food frying oil (McDonald's UK fries, historically), some soaps, candles, cosmetics, lubricants, and crayons.
Vegan Alternative
Vegetable shortening, coconut oil, palm oil (sustainability concerns), or shea butter.