Chicken Fat

Descriptions
details

Non-vegetarian

Usage Tips

Chicken fat can be used as flavoring agent in soups, curries.
It can be used for frying vegetables and meats.
It can be used for making bakery products like pie crusts.

Description

Chicken fat is fat obtained from rendering and processing of chicken. It is a common flavoring or main component of chicken soup.

Health benefits

Vitamin C and E present in chicken fat helps in reducing inflammation and helps in maintaining elasticity and moisture of the skin.⁽¹⁾
It is very good for hair health as it has Vitamin E present in it which retains moisture and reduces dry and flaky scalp.⁽¹⁾
It provides energy and helps in lowering the oxidative stress of muscles.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for the "use by" date on the chicken fat packaging.

Note

It contains unhealthy fats that may cause high blood cholesterol. Excessive intake of chicken fat may lead to cardiovascular problems.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/chicken-fat-uses-and-precautions/

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