FAQ
100% Live-Grass-Fed New Zealand Beef Tallow Ultra-Premium Cooking Fat
What is TURNER 100% Live-Grass-Fed Beef Tallow?
It is a pure, natural cooking fat rendered from 100% live-grass-fed, free-range New Zealand beef. We gently refine the fat without additives, chemicals, or hydrogenation to create a clean, flavorful, nutrient-rich traditional cooking fat.
What makes your beef tallow different from other cooking fats or oils?
- Our tallow comes from cattle raised on fresh grass, clean air, pure water, and open pastures 365 days a year in New Zealand.
✅ 100% Pure
✅ No additives or fillers
✅ No hormones
✅ No antibiotics
✅ No GMOs
✅ No feedlots
✅ Halal certified
✅ US Inspected & Passed
The result is a superior, clean, nutrient-dense fat with a buttery, nutty flavor and high smoke point.
How can I use Beef Tallow in cooking?
- It is extremely versatile! Use it for:
Searing steak or meat
Roasting vegetables
Frying and sautéing
Baking (pie crusts, biscuits, pastries)
Deep-frying (it stays stable at high temperatures)
As a replacement for vegetable, seed, or hydrogenated oils- It enhances flavor, promotes natural caramelization, and creates a clean, rich finish.
Why is tallow better than seed or vegetable oils?
Vegetable and seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower, etc.) are often highly processed, oxidize easily, and can promote inflammation.
Our beef tallow is:
Rich in stable, natural saturated and monounsaturated fats
Free from trans fats
Naturally nutrient-rich (Vitamins A, D, E, K2, CLA, Omega-3)
More heat-stable for high-temperature cooking
Traditional and ancestral fat used for generations
Is your beef tallow really 100% grass-fed?
Yes! Our cattle live on lush, mineral-rich, green pastures every day of the year in New Zealand. No feedlots, no grain-finishing, no confinement.
Does it contain any additives or preservatives?
No. It is 100% pure beef fat—nothing else. No additives, no flavorings, no colors, no anti-foaming agents, no preservatives.
What does it taste like?
It has a mild, clean, slightly nutty and buttery flavor. It enhances food without overpowering it—perfect for both savory and baked dishes.
What is the smoke point?
Beef tallow has a very high smoke point of around 400°F / 205°C, making it ideal for searing, frying, roasting, and high-heat cooking without burning or oxidizing.
Do I need to refrigerate it?
Yes. Store in a cool, dark place before opening. Refrigerate after opening to preserve freshness and quality. Do not pour tallow down the drain.
Does tallow support health?
- Absolutely. Our beef tallow contains:
Natural CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) – supports metabolism & inflammation balance
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K2) – essential for skin, bones, and hormones
Omega-3 fatty acids – from grass-fed cattle
Clean energy for the body and brain- It is a nourishing, ancestral fat biologically compatible with the human body.
Is it Halal certified?
- Yes, our tallow is Halal certified.
Is the product inspected for quality?
Yes. It is U.S. Inspected and Passed by the Department of Agriculture (Est. 1899) and manufactured under strict quality standards.
Is this product made in New Zealand?
- Yes. It is 100% Product of New Zealand and Made in New Zealand using cattle from New Zealand farms.
What is the shelf life?
- Shelf life is printed on the jar, 1 year unopened. Once opened and refrigerated, it stays fresh for many months.
Is your tallow Keto, Paleo, Carnivore, or Whole30 friendly?
- ✅ Keto
✅ Paleo
✅ Whole30
✅ Carnivore
✅ Ancestral / Nose-to-Tail
✅ Low-carb / Zero-carb
It fits perfectly into all clean, traditional, or metabolic health-based diets.
Why choose grass-fed vs grain-fed tallow?
- Grass-fed tallow contains:
More Omega-3 fatty acids
More CLA
More vitamins A, D, E, K2
Better flavor
Cleaner fat profile
Grain-fed tallow cannot compare in purity or nutritional value.
Can I cook with it every day?
- Yes! It is one of the most stable, nutritious, and flavorful fats you can use daily. Chefs and ancestral health experts consider grass-fed tallow a gold-standard cooking fat.