{"title":"Fats","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"australian-tallow","title":"100% Australian Tallow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"100% Australian RBD tallow – refined beef \u0026amp; sheep fat for hard, creamy CP soap \u0026amp; nourishing balms. Skin-identical, stable \u0026amp; conditioning. Ideal for sensitive skin. Australia-wide shipping.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e100% Australian Tallow is a premium animal fat rendered from pasture-raised beef and sheep suet, prized by Australian soap makers and ancestral skincare formulators for its exceptional skin compatibility and lathering performance. Our tallow is RBD (Refined, Bleached, Deodorised) for a neutral scent and consistent quality, sourced from Australian grass-fed and regeneratively farmed animals. Rich in vitamins A, D, E and K, oleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and palmitic acid, it closely mirrors the fatty acid profile of human skin — making it one of the most nourishing soap and skincare bases available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 8.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eUSES \u0026amp; APPLICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCold process and hot process bar soap making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTallow balm and whipped tallow moisturisers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTallow body cream and face cream for dry or sensitive skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAncestral, carnivore and seed-oil-free skincare formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eLip balms and solid lotion bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCooking fat for keto, paleo and carnivore diets (food grade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 8.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eKEY BENEFITS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eRich in vitamins A, D, E and K — deeply nourishing for skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eOleic acid content (40–50%) delivers long-lasting skin conditioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCLA and palmitoleic acid support skin barrier repair and moisture retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eProduces firm, creamy, long-lasting soap bars with dense lather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAustralian sourced from grass-fed, regeneratively farmed animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 2.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSeed-oil-free and chemical-free — ideal for ancestral skincare ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 8.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width: 468.0pt; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm .5pt 0cm .5pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid windowtext;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"187\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 140.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; background: #F0F9F5; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"437\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 328.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eRBD — Refined, Bleached, Deodorised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"187\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 140.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; background: #F0F9F5; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eSource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"437\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 328.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-right: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e100% Australian grass-fed beef \u0026amp; sheep suet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"187\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 140.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; background: #F0F9F5; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"437\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 328.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-right: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSolid white fat at room temperature; melts ~40–45°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"187\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 140.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; background: #F0F9F5; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eOleic Acid Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"437\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 328.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-right: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e~45% (typical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"187\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 140.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; background: #F0F9F5; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"437\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 328.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-right: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e1kg, 12.5kg, 3 x 12.5kg bulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"187\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 140.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; background: #F0F9F5; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eSAP Value (NaOH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"437\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 328.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-right: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e0.138 (for lye calculation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"187\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 140.0pt; border: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; background: #F0F9F5; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0f6e56;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"437\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 328.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; border-right: solid #CCDDCC 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #CCDDCC .25pt; padding: 4.0pt 6.0pt 4.0pt 7.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAustralia — pasture raised, regenerative farming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e","brand":"Soapmaid","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":46181413322938,"sku":"BUT-TALL-100G","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45512544452794,"sku":"BUT-TALL-1KG","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5kg","offer_id":44718263369914,"sku":"BUT-TALL-12KG","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/8278\/1114\/files\/australiantallow_a99ba4f1-0285-4023-8153-2e204c6c72be.jpg?v=1772788304"},{"product_id":"lard","title":"100% Australian Lard","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e This is not a commercial product. This is fresh, homemade rendered lard — made in small batches from pork fat sourced directly from a Victorian farm, rendered the traditional way, and available in 1kg portions while stocks last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLard is one of the oldest and most effective soap making fats in existence. Before palm oil, coconut oil, and commercial vegetable shortening became the default, lard was the backbone of soap making in Australia and around the world — producing hard, long-lasting bars with a dense, creamy lather and exceptional skin compatibility. The fatty acid profile of lard closely mirrors the natural lipids found in human skin, making lard soap unusually gentle, conditioning, and well-tolerated across all skin types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn the kitchen, fresh rendered lard is one of the most flavourful, heat-stable cooking fats available. Generations of Australian families cooked with lard before industrial seed oils took over — and it is coming back. A high smoke point, clean flavour, and outstanding stability under heat make it the preferred fat for roasting, frying, pastry, and high-heat cooking. If you follow a keto, paleo, or carnivore approach, or simply want to cook with a natural fat the way your grandparents did, fresh farm lard is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAvailability is seasonal and limited — this product is made in small batches when fresh fat is available from the farm. When it's gone, it's gone until the next batch. Store in the fridge on arrival for a shelf life of up to 12 months, or freeze for longer storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduct Name: Homemade Rendered Lard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eINCI Name: Lard (for cosmetic labelling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCommon Names: Lard, Rendered Lard, Pork Fat, Leaf Lard, Rendered Pork Fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCAS Number: 8016-28-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSource: Pork fat — Victorian farm, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProcessing: Home rendered — traditional small-batch rendering; no chemical processing, bleaching, or deodorising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrade: Food grade — homemade; not commercially processed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAppearance: White to pale cream soft solid when chilled; clear to pale yellow liquid when melted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOdour: Faint characteristic pork\/animal fat aroma — mild in refined home-rendered product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTexture: Smooth, spreadable solid at refrigerator temperature; melts readily at room temperature in warm conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMelting Point: Approximately 36–45°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSAP Value (NaOH \/ cold process soap): 0.138\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSAP Value (KOH \/ liquid soap): 0.193\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIodine Value: Approximately 45–70 (moderate — good oxidative stability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComedogenic Rating: 2 (low — well tolerated by most skin types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShelf Life: Up to 12 months refrigerated; up to 2 years frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStorage: Refrigerate immediately on arrival — keep chilled at all times; do not store at room temperature for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePortion Size: 1kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvailability: Limited and seasonal — produced in small batches when farm fat is available; not always in stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFATTY ACID PROFILE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOleic Acid (C18:1 \/ Omega 9): 35–45% — skin conditioning and moisture retention; mirrors human sebum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalmitic Acid (C16:0): 25–30% — contributes bar hardness and stable lather in soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStearic Acid (C18:0): 12–18% — contributes bar hardness and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLinoleic Acid (C18:2 \/ Omega 6): 6–15% — skin barrier support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalmitoleic Acid (C16:1): 2–3% — rare in plant oils; found naturally in human sebum; skin barrier renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMyristic Acid (C14:0): 1–2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLard's oleic-dominant, sebum-mirroring fatty acid profile is what makes it such an outstanding soap making fat and skincare ingredient. Combined with meaningful palmitic and stearic content for bar hardness, and palmitoleic acid that is almost absent from plant oils, lard produces soap bars that are hard, long-lasting, and exceptionally compatible with human skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFOR SOAP MAKERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLard is a legendary soap making fat — and for good reason. It produces some of the finest cold process bars available: hard, white, long-lasting, with a dense creamy lather that rinses clean and leaves skin feeling soft and conditioned. Traditional soap makers across Australia have used lard for generations, and many still consider it the finest all-round soap fat available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAP value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.138 (NaOH) — enter this into your lye calculator for cold process soap. Most lye calculators already have Lard listed at this value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical usage rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–80% of total oil weight. The most common approach is 60–70% lard as the base fat, combined with 25–30% coconut oil for lather and hardness, and 5% castor oil for bubbles. This produces a classic, hard, white bar with outstanding skin feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrace behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lard traces at a moderate, predictable pace — faster than olive oil, manageable for beginners and experienced makers alike. Generally well behaved with fragrance and colourant additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard, dense, bright white bar that cures quickly — typically ready within 4–6 weeks. Lard bars have a characteristic smooth, silky feel that is distinct from plant oil bars and widely considered by experienced soap makers to be one of the most enjoyable bars to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on home-rendered lard:\u003c\/strong\u003e This lard has not been bleached or deodorised. It may impart a very faint animal fat note to unscented soap — this dissipates during cure and is not detectable in scented bars. It performs identically to commercial lard in cold process soap making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFOR COOKS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFresh rendered lard is one of the most flavourful and stable cooking fats available — and it is staging a well-deserved comeback on Australian tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy cook with lard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHigh smoke point (approximately 190–200°C) — stable for frying, roasting, and sautéing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRich, clean flavour — adds depth to roasted vegetables, fried eggs, pastry, and meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOutstanding for pastry — produces the flakiest, most tender shortcrust pastry of any fat; the professional baker's preference before vegetable shortening took over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeed oil-free — for keto, paleo, carnivore, and seed-oil-free dietary approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNatural fat without industrial processing — no hydrogenation, no trans fats, no chemical refining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as a direct substitute for butter, vegetable oil, or commercial lard in any cooking application. Spoon directly from the container — it softens quickly at room temperature for easy measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFreshly made in small batches — farm-sourced Victorian pork fat rendered in the traditional way; not a commercial industrial product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSAP value 0.138 — the ideal lard soap making SAP value for reliable, accurate cold process recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOutstanding soap making fat — hard, white, long-lasting bars with dense creamy lather and exceptional skin compatibility; the traditional backbone of Australian soap making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFatty acid profile mirrors human sebum — oleic, palmitic, and stearic in natural proportions that plant oils cannot replicate; genuinely compatible with all skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContains palmitoleic acid — rare in plant oils but naturally present in human sebum; associated with skin barrier renewal and antimicrobial activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComedogenic rating of 2 — low; well-tolerated by most skin types in both soap and leave-on formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFood grade — fresh, natural, and suitable for all cooking applications; no additives, preservatives, or chemical processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAncestral and seed-oil-free — ideal for keto, paleo, and carnivore dietary approaches; the fat your grandparents cooked with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLimited availability — produced in small batches only; genuine farmhouse product with true provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVictorian farm sourced — Australian product supporting local farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSTORAGE AND SHELF LIFE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a fresh, home-rendered food product — proper storage is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate immediately. Do not leave at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 months in a sealed container in the fridge. Keep the lid on at all times to prevent the lard absorbing odours from other refrigerator contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2 years. Portion into smaller amounts before freezing if you prefer to defrost only what you need. Defrost in the fridge overnight — do not microwave from frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of spoilage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rancid lard has a sharp, sour, or off animal smell — distinctly unpleasant and unmistakeable. Fresh lard smells clean and very faintly porky. If in doubt, discard. For soap making use, rancid lard will produce soap that smells off and may develop DOS (dreaded orange spots) during cure — always use fresh, correctly stored lard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor soap making:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use within 6 months of receipt for best results in cold process soap. Older lard that has been well-refrigerated is still usable but check for any off odour before committing to a large batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTYPICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoap making:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCold process soap — primary base fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHot process soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTraditional tallow and lard combination bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoasting vegetables and meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDeep and shallow frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShortcrust and flaky pastry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSautéing and pan frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConfit cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeasoning cast iron cookware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkincare (advanced\/ancestral):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSimple two-ingredient whipped lard balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBarrier cream base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTraditional skin conditioning balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003ePRODUCT SAFETY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFood grade — suitable for culinary and cosmetic use; fresh, natural, unprocessed animal fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAnimal derived — contains pork; not suitable for halal, kosher, vegetarian, or vegan applications; disclose appropriately on any finished cosmetic product labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHome rendered — not commercially processed; not bleached, deodorised, or stabilised; handle and store as you would any fresh animal fat product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRefrigerate at all times — do not store at room temperature for extended periods; perishable product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContains no preservatives, additives, or chemical processing agents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIndividuals with pork or pork product allergies should not use this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFor cosmetic use: INCI name Lard must appear on finished product ingredient lists; pork-derived; disclose animal origin on all finished product labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKeep out of reach of children in cooking and cosmetic applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAVAILABILITY NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis product is made in small batches from Victorian farm pork fat and is only available when fresh fat is on hand. Stock is genuinely limited — there is no guarantee of consistent supply or specific restock dates. When it sells out, it is gone until the next batch is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIf you want to be notified when this product is back in stock, use the \u003cstrong\u003eNotify Me\u003c\/strong\u003e button on this page to receive an email alert when the next batch is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the INCI name for Lard in cosmetic products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe correct INCI name for cosmetic labelling is Lard. This must appear on your finished soap or skincare product ingredient list when selling commercially in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the SAP value of Lard for cold process soap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe NaOH SAP value is 0.138 and the KOH SAP value is 0.193. These are the standard lard SAP values used in all major soap making lye calculators including SoapCalc. Enter Lard at 0.138 for cold process bar soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this lard the same as commercial supermarket lard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — commercial supermarket lard is industrially processed, bleached, deodorised, hydrogenated (in some cases), and stabilised with preservatives. This product is home-rendered from fresh Victorian farm pork fat with no additives or processing beyond the rendering itself. It is closer in character to the lard Australian families would have rendered themselves from their own animals a generation ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this lard to season cast iron?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — lard is one of the best fats for seasoning cast iron cookware. Apply a very thin layer to a clean, dry pan and bake in the oven at 200°C for one hour. Repeat 2–3 times for a durable, non-stick seasoning. Lard's composition makes it ideal for polymerising into a smooth, protective coating on iron and carbon steel surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does lard compare to tallow in soap making?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLard (pork fat) and tallow (beef\/sheep fat) are similar in SAP value and soap making performance. Both produce hard, white, long-lasting bars with excellent skin feel. The main differences: lard typically has slightly higher linoleic acid content (producing a marginally more conditioning bar) and a slightly lower melting point than beef tallow. Both are considered traditional premium soap fats — the choice often comes down to availability and personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this product only available sometimes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lard is made in small batches from fresh pork fat sourced directly from a Victorian farm — supply depends on when fat is available from the farm and when rendering time allows. It is not a commercially manufactured product with guaranteed continuous supply. This is intentional — it is a genuine small-batch farmhouse product, not a factory item. Use the Notify Me function to be alerted when the next batch is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eYOU MAY ALSO NEED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/australian-tallow\"\u003e100% Australian Tallow\u003c\/a\u003e — beef\/sheep tallow; the closest alternative to lard for soap making; available in consistent bulk supply when lard is out of stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/sodium-hydroxide-caustic-soda\"\u003eCaustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide)\u003c\/a\u003e — essential for cold process lard soap making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/coconut-oil-rbd\"\u003eCoconut Oil RBD\u003c\/a\u003e — the essential lather and hardness partner for lard-based soap recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/castor-oil-hexane-free\"\u003eCastor Oil (Hexane Free)\u003c\/a\u003e — standard 5% addition to boost lather and bubbles in lard soap recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/collections\/fragrance-oils\"\u003eFragrance Oils\u003c\/a\u003e — scent your lard soap bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/collections\/essential-oils\"\u003eEssential Oils Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — natural scenting for lard soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/wood-log-mould\"\u003eWood Log Mould\u003c\/a\u003e — the standard loaf mould for cold process lard soap batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/a-guide-to-soapmaking-digital-pdf-book-27-pages\"\u003eA Guide to Soapmaking – Digital PDF\u003c\/a\u003e — includes lard and tallow soap recipes and cold process guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKEYWORDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003erendered lard Australia, fresh lard Australia, homemade lard Victoria, lard soap making Australia, Victorian farm lard, lard cold process soap, lard SAP value, fresh rendered lard Melbourne, pork lard soap, lard cooking Australia, lard pastry Australia, keto lard Australia, paleo lard cooking, carnivore lard, seed oil free cooking fat Australia, ancestral cooking fat, lard vs tallow soap, lard INCI cosmetic, fresh lard 500g, small batch lard Australia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soapmaid Australia Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":46156986253498,"sku":"BUT-LARD-1KG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/8278\/1114\/files\/Lard.png?v=1784015128"},{"product_id":"100-beef-tallow-pasture-fed","title":"100% Beef Tallow (Pasture-Fed)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAustralian Grass Fed Beef Tallow — Shopify Listing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Australian Grass Fed Beef Tallow (100% beef suet \/ kidney fat) Source docs: NATA-accredited Certificate of Analysis (heavy metals, fatty acid profile, quality indices); supplier technical data sheet (titre, impurities, unsaponifiables)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Australian Grass Fed Beef Tallow is 100% pure rendered beef fat, made from Australian grass fed suet and kidney fat. Nothing is added — no preservatives, no fragrance, no fillers. It is a firm, pale, naturally low-odour fat that has been a cornerstone of traditional soap making for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in stearic, palmitic and oleic acids, beef tallow produces a hard, long-lasting, creamy-lathering bar with a stable, gentle lather, and it is a favourite for traditional cold process and hot process soap, shaving soap, solid lotion bars, balms and candle-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is sold as a raw material for soap, cosmetic and candle making. Wellness-style language is for creative context only; no therapeutic or medicinal claims are made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource: Grass fed beef suet \/ kidney fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredient (INCI): Tallow (Bos taurus) — 100% beef tallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Off-white to creamy white solid fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Mild, characteristic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 100% Australian grass fed beef tallow (suet \/ kidney fat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fat: 99.5% w\/w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture: 0.4% (vacuum oven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree fatty acids (as oleic acid): 1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeroxide value: 0.8 mEq\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIodine value: 37 g\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelting point: 46.0 – 51.5°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitre: approx. 46.5°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsaponifiables: approx. 0.26%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsoluble impurities: ≤0.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour (FAC): \u0026lt;3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metals: Arsenic \u0026lt;0.5 mg\/kg, Cadmium \u0026lt;0.25 mg\/kg, Mercury \u0026lt;0.25 mg\/kg, Lead \u0026lt;0.5 mg\/kg (all below the limit of reporting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatty acid profile (g\/100g):\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStearic (C18:0): 28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalmitic (C16:0): 28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOleic (C18:1): 29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyristic (C14:0): 4.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalmitoleic (C16:1): 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeptadecanoic (C17:0): 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinoleic (C18:2): 0.65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha-linolenic (C18:3): 0.46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturated fat: 63.7 g\/100g; monounsaturated: 31.7 g\/100g; polyunsaturated: 1.1 g\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Keep sealed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a hard, long-lasting soap bar that resists dissolving in the shower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces a stable, creamy, gentle lather with a smooth, conditioning feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in stearic and palmitic acids for bar hardness and lather stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced with around 30% oleic acid for skin-feel and conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low iodine value (37) and low peroxide value (0.8) — a stable fat with good resistance to rancidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure single-ingredient fat — no additives, fillers or fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian sourced from grass fed cattle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested heavy metals all below reporting limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective hard fat for soap makers, and a great base for balms and bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile across soap, solid skincare, shaving products and candle making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Recommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold process and hot process soap (traditional tallow soap, hard bars, shaving soap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid lotion bars, whipped body butters and skin balms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeard balms and shaving products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle making (blended with waxes for texture and hardness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalves and creams where a firm, skin-compatible fat is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. Usage \u0026amp; Formulation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical usage in soap: 20–60% of the oil phase, depending on the recipe and the hardness and conditioning you want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical usage in balms and bars: 10–40% of the formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical saponification values for beef tallow are around 0.140 g NaOH or 0.197 g KOH per gram of fat; always run your recipe through a reliable lye calculator, as values can vary between batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt gently (below around 60°C) before use, and combine with liquid oils such as olive, rice bran or sunflower oil for balanced conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends well with coconut oil for added cleansing and lather; palm-free recipes can use coconut and olive with tallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause tallow is firm, expect a faster trace in soap — stir and pour accordingly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd antioxidant (such as rosemary oleoresin extract) in leave-on products if a longer shelf life is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways patch test finished products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6. Product Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw animal-derived material — not suitable for vegan or vegetarian products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a cosmetic and soap making raw material; edible-grade tallow tested for quality but not intended to be sold or marketed as a food or dietary product by Soapmaid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle melted tallow with care — hot fat can cause burns; wear heat resistant gloves and eye protection when melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat can ignite if overheated; never leave melting fat unattended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen making soap, always wear gloves, eye protection and long sleeves when handling sodium hydroxide (lye)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dark place; discard if rancid, off-smelling or discoloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergen note: animal-derived product — check suitability for customers with meat-related allergies or sensitivities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no added fragrance, preservatives or colourants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished products should be labelled in line with Australian Consumer Law and cosmetic and soap labelling requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e7. FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this 100% beef tallow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is 100% pure rendered Australian grass fed beef fat made from suet and kidney fat, with no additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between suet and tallow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Suet is the raw hard fat found around the kidneys and loins of beef cattle. Tallow is suet that has been rendered (melted and filtered) into a clean, shelf-stable fat. This product is the rendered tallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is beef tallow used for in soap making?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tallow creates a hard, long-lasting bar with a creamy, stable lather. It is traditionally used at 20–60% of the oil phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it smell?\u003c\/strong\u003e Good quality rendered tallow has a very mild, characteristic scent that is typically unnoticeable in finished soap, especially when fragranced or scented with essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in skincare and balms?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Tallow is commonly used in solid lotion bars, balms and body butters. Always patch test your finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for vegans?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is an animal-derived product made from beef fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight to help prevent rancidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8. Packaging Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250g (placeholder — confirm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500g (placeholder — confirm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg (placeholder — confirm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5kg (placeholder — confirm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Placeholder tiers — please confirm the sizes and pricing you want to stock.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e9. SEO Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO H1 \/ Page Title\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Grass Fed Beef Tallow | Soap Making Tallow | Soapmaid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO Meta Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Australian grass fed beef tallow from suet \u0026amp; kidney fat. Hard, creamy bars for soap, balm \u0026amp; candle making. Lab tested. Shop online at Soapmaid Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO Focus Keywords (Australia)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeef tallow australia, grass fed beef tallow, tallow for soap making, buy tallow australia, rendered beef tallow, beef suet tallow, tallow soap making supplies, tallow for skincare, tallow balm ingredients, australian tallow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpen Questions \/ Flags for Stefanie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrass fed vs pasture fed:\u003c\/strong\u003e your brief says \"grass fed\", while the supplier's data sheet calls it \"Australian Pasture Fed Beef\". Please confirm with the supplier which term they can substantiate and whether they hold a certification, as it is a marketing claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible vs cosmetic grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e the CoA describes the sample as \"Edible Tallow\". I have kept the listing positioned as a soap, cosmetic and candle making raw material. Confirm that is how you want to sell it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo documents, slightly different results:\u003c\/strong\u003e the data sheet shows FFA 0.75% and moisture 0.13%, while the NATA CoA shows FFA 1.0% and moisture 0.4%. I have used the NATA CoA as the primary figures and the data sheet only for titre and unsaponifiables. These may be different tests or samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrans fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e the CoA reports 3.03 g\/100g trans fat (naturally occurring in ruminant fat). I left this out of the listing; add it if you want full disclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo SDS provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e no safety data sheet or hazard classification was supplied, so the safety section is general handling guidance. 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