Contains Less Than 2%: Chicken Fat
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What it is
Chicken fat is the fat rendered from chickens. It is a byproduct of chicken processing and is often refined to remove impurities and improve its flavor and stability.
Why it's used
Chicken fat is used as a cooking fat and flavor enhancer in a variety of savory dishes. It adds richness and a distinct chicken flavor, making it common in gravies, sauces, soups, and processed meat products.
Health notes
Chicken fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of saturated and unsaturated fats. Like other fats, it is calorie-dense. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, but specific evaluations for chicken fat may vary. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.
Allergen info
Chicken fat is not derived from one of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Contains Less Than 2%: Chicken Fat
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Pioneer Flour Mills
Country Gravy Mix, Country
450kcal
0Protein
15Fat
70Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Southwest Style Grilled Chicken With Rice, Peppers, Onions, Roasted Corn And Black Beans In A Tex-Mex Sauce, Southwest Style Grilled Chicken
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
111kcal
8.0Protein
2.6Fat
14.6Carbs
C. H. Guenther and Son Inc.
Pioneer Country Style Gravy Mix
450kcal
0Protein
15Fat
70Carbs
C. H. Guenther and Son Inc.
Pioneer Fat Free Country Style Gravy Mix
333kcal
0Protein
0Fat
77.8Carbs
C. H. Guenther and Son Inc.
Conestoga Low Sodium Brown Gravy Mix
417kcal
0Protein
16.7Fat
66.7Carbs
C. H. Guenther and Son Inc.
Morrison's Countrystyle Crme Gravy Mix
409kcal
0Protein
22.7Fat
54.5Carbs