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Tallow, Beef

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Tallow, Beef is a other — Fat from cattle and sheep used in shortenings, gum, candies

Also: Suet, Dripping

What it does

Fat from cattle and sheep used in shortenings, gum, candies

Where you'll see it

commercial cookies, chewing gum, candies, paper

What the research says

Feeding tallow caused moderate to severe atherosclerosis in miniature pigs in one year

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP
  • Notes: Caused atherosclerosis in miniature pigs

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): in miniature pigs in one year, feeding tallow caused moderate to severe atherosclerosis