Halal Tallow
What is Halal?
Halal is Arabic for permissible. Halal food is that which adheres to Islamic law, as defined in the Quran.
The Islamic form of slaughtering animals or poultry, dhabiha, involves killing through a cut to the jugular vein, carotid artery and windpipe.
Animals must be alive and healthy at the time of slaughter and all blood is drained from the carcass. During the process, a Muslim will recite a dedication, know as tasmiya or shahada.
Animals must be kept in a clean environment and well taken care of. Animals are not allowed to be in the presence of another animal being slaughtered.
What is Beef Tallow?
Tallow is rendered beef fat - by gently cooking fat it liquifies. Once liquified, it’s allowed to cool and harden. This makes it shelf-stable and can be stored indefinitely when frozen.
The fat found in tallow is home to all sorts of beneficial nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K, and vitamin E and, more.