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Lamb Tail Fat

Lamb Tail Fat is the rendered fat taken from lamb tails (often called suet in some cuisines) and is used traditionally in Middle Eastern and Central Asian cooking for roasting, frying, and as a flavoring fat. It’s prized for its rich mouthfeel and ability to crisp and carry savory flavors in dishes. Nutritionally, Lamb Tail Fat is essentially pure fat, providing about 100g of fat per 100g, with a large portion as saturated fat but also a substantial amount of monounsaturated fat and small amounts of omega-3s and vitamin E. It contributes energy-dense flavor rather than protein, fiber, or micronutrients. From a health perspective, this is an ingredient to use sparingly: it delivers good cooking properties and flavor but is high in saturated fat, so swapping to unsaturated vegetable oils when possible can reduce saturated-fat intake while preserving cooking performance.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~1.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

902 kcal

45% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

100 g

50g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Lamb Tail Fat healthy?

Lamb Tail Fat is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Lamb Tail Fat?

Lamb Tail Fat is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Lamb Tail Fat lactose free?

Yes, Lamb Tail Fat is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Lamb Tail Fat?

100g of Lamb Tail Fat contains 902 kcal, 0g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 100g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Lamb Tail Fat gluten free?

Yes, Lamb Tail Fat is gluten free.

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