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Edible tallow (Dripping)
Bovine / Ovis aries
Edible tallow (dripping) is the product obtained by rendering the clean, sound, fatty tissues (including trimming and cutting fats), attendant muscles and bones of bovine animals and/or sheep (Ovis aries) in good health at the time of slaughter and fit for human consumption. (Section 2.4)
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| Fatty acid | Range (%) |
|---|---|
| Myristic C14:0 | 2–6 |
| C14:1 | 0.5–1.5 |
| C15:0 | 0.2–1.0 |
| Palmitic C16:0 | 20–30 |
| Palmitoleic C16:1 | 1–5 |
| C17:0 | 0.5–2.0 |
| C17:1 | < 1.0 |
| Stearic C18:0 | 15–30 |
| Oleic C18:1 | 30–45 |
| Linoleic C18:2 | 1–6 |
| Linolenic C18:3 | < 1.5 |
| C20:0 | < 0.5 |
| C20:1 | < 0.5 |
Source: CXS 211-1999 — Section 3 (Premier jus / tallow column)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (40°C/water 20°C) | 0.894–0.904 |
| Refractive index (ND 40°C) | 1.448–1.460 |
| Titre (°C) | 40–49 |
| Saponification value (mg KOH/g) | 190–202 |
| Iodine value (Wijs) | 40–53 |
| Unsaponifiable matter (g/kg) | ≤ 12 |
Source: CXS 211-1999 — Appendix, Table 2
| Criterion | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| Acid value | 2.5 mg KOH/g (free fatty acids ≤ 1.25%) |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 10 milliequivalents active oxygen/kg |
| Sodium soap content | ≤ 0.005% |
| Moisture & volatile matter (105°C) | ≤ 0.3% |
| Insoluble impurities | ≤ 0.05% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.4 mg/kg |
| Colour | Off-white to pale yellow |
Source: CXS 211-1999 — Appendix, Table 1
Used in frying and cooking, and in the manufacture of shortening, margarine, soap, animal feed, and oleochemicals, as well as a feedstock for biodiesel.