Chicken Fat Chicken Fat

Chicken fat is a rendered animal fat obtained from chickens. It is a byproduct of poultry processing and is separated from the meat and other tissues through heating and filtering. This process yields a yellowish-white fat that is solid at room temperature.

Manufacturers add chicken fat to food products primarily for its flavor and to improve texture. It contributes a rich, savory taste to dishes and can enhance the mouthfeel of foods. It is often found in soups, gravies, processed meats, and some baked goods.

Chicken fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its intended uses. As a dietary fat, it is a source of calories and contains both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives, and chicken fat is considered a food ingredient rather than an additive, so it does not have a specific ADI set by these bodies.