Benefits of grass fed beef tallow
Skincare Benefits
The fat content of tallow offers amazing benefits for the skin. This saturated animal fat is extremely similar to your natural skin oil and the fatty structures that make up your cell membranes. Using tallow on your skin may help repair and regenerate dry, cracked areas. It can also be used to make soap that gently cleanses without stripping oils. Even better, you can apply it as a body butter to lock in moisture, balance oil production, and strengthen the skin barrier.
Haircare Applications
The moisturizing effect of tallow can also have a place in your hair care routine. Warm up a pea-sized amount between your fingers and apply it to soothe scalp irritation, condition the hair shaft, and smooth away frizzy ends for shiny, healthy hair.
For Cooking and Frying
Since it has a high smoke point of 420°F, tallow is the perfect option for deep frying, roasting, sauteing, and searing. That means that unlike many vegetable oils, it can withstand high temperatures without imparting any unwanted flavor or harmful compounds.
For Baking and Pastry Making
The structure of tallow makes it a great substitute in recipes that call for chilled butter or shortening. Because of its mild beefy flavor, it may alter the taste of sweet pastries. However, it can maximize the flavor and flakiness of savory baked dishes like biscuits, dumplings, and pot pies.
For Kitchen Utensils
You can use tallow to season your cast iron and as a conditioner to smooth wood cutting boards and utensils. It even works for leather!