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Beef Suet

Beef Suet is the raw hard fat trimmed from around the kidneys and loins of beef, traditionally used in British puddings, suet pastry and for rendering into tallow. It is prized in cooking for its firm texture when cold and its ability to give pastries a flaky, rich finish. Nutritionally, Beef Suet is almost entirely fat, providing about 94g of fat per 100g with very little protein or carbohydrate; it is especially high in saturated fat and is typically used sparingly rather than as a daily fat source. From a health perspective, suet provides stable, heat-tolerant fat useful for high‑temperature cooking and contains small amounts of fat‑soluble nutrients, but because of its high saturated-fat content it’s best reserved for occasional use or specific culinary purposes rather than as a primary cooking oil.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

861 kcal

43% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

1.5 g

3% RDI

Fat

94 g

50g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

1% 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 Beef Suet healthy?

Beef Suet is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Beef Suet?

Beef Suet is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Beef Suet lactose free?

Yes, Beef Suet is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Beef Suet?

100g of Beef Suet contains 861 kcal, 1.5g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 94g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Beef Suet gluten free?

Yes, Beef Suet is gluten free.

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