Overview

• Beef tallow, a rendered animal fat, is being promoted as a healthier alternative to seed oils for cooking and skincare by influencers and public figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Steak 'n Shake recently switched to cooking french fries in beef tallow, a move praised by Kennedy during a publicized visit to the restaurant chain.
• Experts highlight beef tallow's stability at high heat and its content of fat-soluble vitamins but caution against its high saturated fat levels, which are linked to heart disease and other health risks.
• Seed oils, often criticized by tallow advocates, are generally considered healthier by nutritionists due to their unsaturated fats and positive cardiovascular health outcomes.
• Dermatologists warn that while beef tallow may help with dry skin, it could also cause acne and is not definitively proven to offer significant skincare benefits.