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Pure Beef Tallow

Pure Beef Tallow

Regular price R129.00
Regular price Sale price R129.00

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Pure Beef Tallow is a traditional rendered animal fat made from beef fat, not a plant oil, and can be used in both cooking and topical applications. Sourced from grass-fed, free-range, locally raised cattle, it is gently rendered, triple rendered and dry rendered to create a clean, stable fat with a more neutral aroma. In the kitchen, it works well for frying, roasting, sautéing and baking. In body care making, it adds richness to balms, soaps and simple moisturising formulations.

♡ Why we love it: Pure Beef Tallow is a simple, versatile ingredient with a long history of practical use. It brings whole-ingredient appeal to cooking and a rich, conditioning feel to DIY skincare, without added preservatives, stabilisers or fillers.

This product is certified: Food Grade.

  • Ingredient: 100% Pure Rendered Beef Fat, Tallow
  • Country Of Origin: South Africa
  • Source Material: Beef fat from grass-fed, free-range cattle
  • Form: Rendered fat
  • Aroma: Odourless
  • Processing: Triple rendered and dry rendered
  • Suitable For: Food and cosmetic use
  • Additives: No added preservatives, stabilisers or fillers
  • Texture: Solid or semi-solid at room temperature
  • Suitable For: Frying, Roasting, Sautéing, Baking, Balms, Soaps, Anhydrous Body Care And Simple Moisturising Formulations
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening for best quality and longevity
  • High-heat frying, roasting and sautéing
  • Baking and savoury pastry recipes
  • Adding traditional fats to everyday meals
  • DIY balms and anhydrous body care blends
  • Handmade soap and oil-based skincare formulations
  • Applying sparingly to dry-feeling areas
  • Richer body care where an animal-based fat is preferred

    This Product Is For:

  • Home cooks looking for a traditional fat for high-heat cooking
  • Bakers wanting a rich animal fat for pastry and savoury recipes
  • DIY makers creating balms, soaps and simple body care products
  • Those who prefer animal-based ingredients for cooking or topical use
  • Formulators working with rich anhydrous products
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Vegan or vegetarian lifestyles
  • Plant-only cooking or skincare routines
  • Formulations that require a fully liquid oil at room temperature
  • Water-based formulas without an emulsifier
  • Anyone with a known sensitivity to beef or animal-derived ingredients
  • Lightweight, fast-absorbing body oil preferences
  • As a Cooking Fat: Scoop the desired amount into a pan and heat as needed for frying, roasting or sautéing.
  • As a Baking Ingredient: Use in place of other solid fats in savoury pastry, crusts or traditional baking recipes.
  • As a Skincare Ingredient: Gently melt and blend into balms, soaps, body butters or other anhydrous DIY formulations.
  • As a Moisturiser: Warm a small amount between clean fingertips and apply sparingly to dry areas of skin.
  • Handling Tip: Use clean, dry utensils each time to help maintain freshness and quality.
  • Storage Tip: Refrigerate after opening for best quality and longevity.
  • Use clean utensils to avoid introducing moisture or contamination
  • Do not use if you have a known sensitivity to beef or animal-derived ingredients
  • For topical use, patch test first and discontinue use if irritation occurs
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not use if the product develops an unusual smell, colour or appearance
  • Refrigerate after opening for best quality and longevity
  • Use caution when cooking with hot fat

Q: Does Pure Beef Tallow have a strong smell?
A: No, this tallow is triple rendered and dry rendered to keep the aroma as neutral as possible.

Q: Why is Pure Beef Tallow popular in balm-style formulations?
A: It adds a rich, protective feel and blends well with oils and waxes in simple anhydrous body care recipes.

Q: Will Pure Beef Tallow stay liquid at room temperature?
A: No, tallow is typically solid or semi-solid at room temperature and softens or melts when warmed.

Q: Can Pure Beef Tallow be blended with plant oils or essential oils?
A: Yes, it can be combined with compatible oil-soluble ingredients in DIY formulations, provided the recipe suits the intended use.

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Bronwyn B. (Cape Town, ZA)
Great for cooking

Great for cooking

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Daniel V. (Pretoria, ZA)
Best clean no smell Tallow 5 star

Best clean no smell Tallow 5 star product

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Chelsea K. (Cape Town, ZA)
This is an absolute pleasure to work with! Cannot

This is an absolute pleasure to work with! Cannot rave about this enough!

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Danae F. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Love this so much!

Love this so much! Has a very mild smell so it does'nt bother my husband when it's on my face like my previous tallow did...lol

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Marion O. (Cape Town, ZA)
Works well on skin

Works well on skin.. nice and moisturizing.
Only negative is I wish it was a bit more manageable.. , maybe more like a lotion.

But absolutely great product thank you .

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Anonymous (Cape Town, ZA)
It’s excellent for cooking and for my hair

It’s excellent for cooking and for my hair.

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Rene (Cape Town, ZA)
Pure beef tallow

Love the product. Does however have a smell to it, but it is not overly unpleasant.

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Phumelele (Durban, ZA)
Amazing

This is so amazing. Really good for lotion making and cooking

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Hope N. (Durban, ZA)
👌🏽👌🏽

🔥😍Amazing product. Clean smell. Affordable price, exceptional service & fast delivery. Will be coming back for more!

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Aiden (Cape Town, ZA)
Love it!

Used it for my soap, cream, nody butter and made steak with it. It was lovely!

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Anonymous (Cape Town, ZA)

Love this product, no smell. clean, easy to work

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Bev

Does beef tallow have to be stored in a refrigerator?

Essentially Natural

Hi there Beverley,

Thanks so much for your great question 😊

Beef tallow does not need to be stored in the refrigerator. It’s quite stable at room temperature, especially if kept in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight.

You may notice that it’s firm (similar to coconut oil or a butter) at cooler temperatures and softens when it’s warmer - this is completely normal.

Refrigeration is optional, but it can help extend shelf life if you’re not using it frequently.

Please let us know if you have any other questions - we’re happy to help!

Warm regards,
Aiden & The EN Team

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Erin

I have 2 questions really:
1) Is this specific tallow food grade/safe for consumption?
2) Does it smell beefy, or has it been rendered to the point where one can use it on the skin without the smell leading to constant thoughts of a braai?

Essentially Natural

Good morning,

Thank you for your excellent questions :)

1. Yes, this Tallow is safe for consumption.
2. While it has been rendered, Tallow naturally carries a mild beef-like scent. It's not overpowering, but if you take a deep sniff, you may notice subtle notes that can be reminiscent of a braai. When used in formulations at lower concentrations, the scent is no longer noticeable.

We hope that helps. Please reach out if you have any further queries.

Kindest regards,
Aiden

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