Ingredient

Rendered Beef Fat

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add rendered beef fat to foods for its rich flavor and to improve …

What it is

Rendered beef fat is the fat from cattle that has been melted and separated from other tissues. This process, called rendering, purifies the fat, making it stable for use. It is a traditional cooking fat.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add rendered beef fat to foods for its rich flavor and to improve texture. It is often used in gravies, sauces, frozen meals, and some baked goods to provide a savory taste and a desirable mouthfeel. It also serves as a cooking medium.

Health notes

Rendered beef fat is a traditional food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for its intended uses. It is a source of saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping intake of saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA have not evaluated rendered beef fat as a food additive, as it is considered a basic food component.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Rendered Beef Fat

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Conagra Brands RANCH STYLE Charro Beans, 15 OZ Vegetables Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 104kcal 3.7Protein 2.6Fat 16.4Carbs STOUFFER'S Brown Sauce Other Cooking Sauces 78kcal 3.1Protein 6.2Fat 6.2Carbs STOUFFER'S Baked Ziti Pasta With A Hearty Seasoned Meat Sauce Topped With Real Mozzarella Cheese, Baked Ziti Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 105kcal 4.7Protein 3.9Fat 13.2Carbs Sandridge Food Corporation Slow Roasted Beef With Vegetables Other Deli High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 97kcal 7.7Protein 3.6Fat 8.7Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Wolf, Chili, Hot Dog Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 100kcal 3.3Protein 3.3Fat 13.3Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Brown Gravy Mix, Brown Gravy Mix 333kcal 16.7Protein 8.3Fat 66.7Carbs Onion Gravy Mix, Onion Food Town Stores Inc. Onion Gravy Mix, Onion Gravy Mix 333kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 66.7Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Brown Gravy Mix, Brown Gravy Mix 333kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 66.7Carbs Raley's Brown Gravy Mix, Brown Gravy Mix 333kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 66.7Carbs Calbee North America, LLC Butter Soy Sauce, Butter Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 60.7Carbs BOU Brands LLC Shiitake Mushroom & Beef Soup Cups, Shiitake Mushroom & Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 50kcal 1.2Protein 1.2Fat 9.6Carbs Man Cave Patty Blend With Beef, Beef Sirloin, Beef Brisket & Short Rib Ground Seasoned, Sirloin, Brisket, Short Rib Other Meats High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 295kcal 17.9Protein 24.1Fat 0.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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