Frequently Asked Questions
What is beef tallow?
Beef tallow is a traditional cooking fat made by slowly rendering beef suet. Hinterland Beef Tallow is crafted from premium grass-fed Australian beef suet and contains no seed oils, preservatives or unnecessary additives.
What can I cook with beef tallow?
Beef tallow is a versatile cooking fat suitable for:
Frying
Roasting
Searing
Grilling
Baking
Seasoning cast-iron cookware
It is especially well suited to roast vegetables, potatoes, eggs and meat.
What are the ingredients?
Our product contains one ingredient:
100% grass-fed beef suet tallow.
Where is your beef tallow From?
Hinterland Beef Tallow is packed in Australia using 100% Australian ingredients. Our beef suet is sourced from Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
How is the tallow produced?
The suet is slowly rendered in small batches using steam jacketed kettles so that there are no hot spots when rendering. This separates the pure cooking fat from the remaining solids and moisture.
Does beef tallow need to be refrigerated?
Store unopened tallow below 22°C, away from direct sunlight and other heat sources. Refrigerate after opening.
Always use a clean, dry utensil and keep water and other food matter out of the container to help maintain product quality.
It will last year if frozen.
How long does beef tallow last?
When stored correctly, the approximate shelf life is 12 months. Refer to the best-before information on the base of the container.
Why can the texture or colour vary?
Beef tallow is a natural product. Minor differences in colour, firmness and texture may occur between batches and can also be affected by room temperature.
These natural variations do not necessarily indicate a problem with the product.
Does the tallow have a strong beef flavour?
Our slow-rendering process produces a clean and versatile cooking fat. It may have a mild savoury character, particularly when heated, but it is intended to complement rather than overpower food.
Is the product gluten free?
The product contains no gluten-containing ingredients. It is also dairy free and contains no seed oils, preservatives or additives.
Customers with serious allergies or specific medical requirements should contact us before ordering.
Is beef tallow suitable for keto or paleo diets?
Beef tallow is commonly used by people following keto and paleo eating patterns. Individual dietary needs vary, so customers should make decisions appropriate to their circumstances.
Is the product FODMAP friendly?
Pure beef tallow contains no carbohydrates. Customers following a medically prescribed diet should seek advice appropriate to their individual needs.
Do you offer larger food-service sizes?
Yes. Alongside our 430g glass jars, we may offer larger formats for hospitality, catering and food manufacturing customers, including 2kg buckets and 14kg blocks .
Contact us for availability and wholesale enquiries.
Do you offer wholesale accounts?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from retailers, restaurants, cafés, caterers and food manufacturers.
Please contact us with your business name, location and expected order volume.
Where do you deliver?
We currently deliver to eligible addresses within Australia. Available delivery options and charges are shown during checkout.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Contact us as soon as possible.
We will try to assist, but we cannot guarantee that an order can be changed or cancelled after it has entered packing or dispatch.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
Photograph the parcel, packaging and affected product, then contact us within a reasonable time.
Include:
Your order number
A description of the issue
Clear photographs
The batch or best-before information where relevant
Do not consume a product if its seal is broken, the packaging is damaged or you believe the product may be unsafe.
How can I contact Hinterland Rendering Co.?
Hinterland Rendering Co.
30 Wolverhampton Street
Stafford QLD 4053
Australia