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Beef Suet
Beef Suet
Low concern
Beef suet is high in saturated fat (~50%) and cholesterol. Diets high in saturated fat are associated with increased LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.
Found in
54 products
What it is
Hard fat surrounding beef kidneys and loins, primarily saturated fat.
Cooking and baking fat; provides flakiness in pastries; traditional in puddings.
Why it's flagged
- High in saturated fat
What regulators actually say
"Limit foods and beverages higher in... saturated fat... Less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats."
"Beef cattle are raised in every State in the United States... USDA FSIS regulates beef food safety."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted food; subject to USDA FSIS meat regulations
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as edible animal fat
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