Cooked in beef tallow oil, I would frequently purchase two large French fry orders, and consume them with glee.

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The ultra-clean, synthetic diesel fuel is made from animal fats, such as beef tallow, pork lard and chicken fat.

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They became popular in the late 1980s because they increased shelf life and were, supposedly, a healthier alternative to traditional cholesterol-raising saturated fats, such as beef tallow.

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