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Re:Is Beef Tallow making a comeback? by anon84873628 on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @09:55AM (#46601780)
"Meat" is lots of different proteins and other stuff that comprises muscle tissue. Rendered fat is mostly just triglycerides.

Totally different chemical classes for your body to respond to.

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Re:Is Beef Tallow making a comeback? by boringg on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @11:20AM (#46603074)
Thanks for clarifying -- looked into it. Turns out tallow is all the worst parts for people with high cholesterol vs plant based oils.
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