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Some products of animal origin are widely used in the food industry, cooking, and cosmetology. These include beef fat. But not all consumers know well enough about its valuable properties and composition. Let's try to figure out what are the benefits and harms of beef fat?
Varieties of beef fat
The product offered to the consumer is classified in several varietal categories:
- extra grade... To obtain it, the raw material is rendered, with a process temperature of at least + 32 ° C. At the specified temperature regime, the fat acquires a transparency and a liquid consistency. High quality lard of light milk color is used as a base.
- top grade... The solidification temperature is about + 19 ° C, if it rises to + 27 ° C and above, a transparent, liquid fat, light yellow in color with a pleasant taste, is obtained;
- I grade... In appearance, it practically does not differ from a premium product, the taste resembles fried cracklings. The molten product is transparent;
- II grade... It is distinguished by a pungent smell of toasted cracklings and a pale milky hue; in the molten state it becomes turbid.
Chemical composition and caloric content of beef fat
The calorie content of beef fat per 100 grams averages 900 kcal. The main composition is represented by:
- vitamin E (tocopherol);
- provitamin A (beta-carotene);
- polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids;
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- manganese;
- potassium;
- cholesterol;
- copper.
Why beef fat is useful
The body benefits from the nutrients that make up beef fat. Thanks to the use of this product in the human body, it is noted:
- stimulating hair growth;
- normalization of metabolic processes;
- improving skin condition;
- reducing the risk of developing diseases of dermatological origin;
- increasing the body's resistance to colds;
- activation of the adrenal glands (hormone synthesis);
- protection of nerve fibers of both the brain and the spinal cord when animal fats perform isolation functions;
- improving the digestive process.
How to melt beef fat at home
The process of cooking melted fat at home is quite simple, for this you need:
- cut fat into small pieces with removal of films, veins of meat, cartilage;
- put the product in a deep bowl and put on low heat, stirring constantly;
- stop the process when greaves are formed, which must be removed;
- strain the resulting mass using gauze or a sieve, and pour into jars. Put the cooled product in the refrigerator.
How to use beef tallow in cooking
The rendered mass is widely used for culinary purposes. When using it, there is no acrid unpleasant smoke and a decrease in the concentration of carcinogenic substances. With its help they prepare:
- deep-fried foods;
- fried fish and meat;
- stewed and fried vegetables;
- a variety of cereal dishes.
Beef fat in home cosmetology
It is a popular product for beauty treatments. It perfectly preserves the lipid layer, especially during severe frosts, and saves a chapped face. Masks based on it also stimulate hair growth and strengthening.
Anti-aging ointment
To rejuvenate the skin, use the following composition:
- dill, linden blossom, oak bark, taken one tablespoon at a time, pour boiling water over and simmer for up to 20 minutes;
- the broth is filtered. Next, stirring thoroughly, add melted fat.
The cooled ointment is ready to use and should be stored in the refrigerator.
Mask for dry skin
To make the skin smooth, prepare a mask:
- chop cabbage leaves in a blender;
- the melted component is added to the resulting mass, beat with a broom or mixer until the consistency of thick sour cream is formed;
- apply the product for 10 minutes, on a previously cleansed face;
- after a while, wash off with warm water.
Hair Mask
A mask will help to strengthen the hair, for the preparation of which water (1 glass) is added to beef fat (100 g), boiled until the liquid has completely evaporated. The contents are cooled slightly, then filtered. Add alcohol (1 teaspoon) to the broth, mix thoroughly.
Rubbing the scalp with clove oil, carry out massage about 10-15 minutes. Then, for 5 minutes, the prepared mixture is rubbed into the scalp. A hot towel is wrapped around the head.
At the end of the procedure, wrap the hair with a dry towel and leave it overnight. Then the Provencal oil is applied to the hair and rubbed into the scalp for a massage. Finish the procedure by combing the hair with a fine comb.
The use of beef fat in traditional medicine
The benefits of internal beef fat in traditional medicine are noted.
Ointment for joint pain
The ointment, the main ingredient of which is a fatty product, is an effective remedy for joint pain. The cooking process consists of the following steps:
- vinegar essence (100 g) is poured into the dishes, an unbroken egg is placed, and left for 2 - 3 days, covered with a lid, until the shell is completely dissolved;
- in a porcelain or glass container, knead a soaked egg transferred with a wooden spoon. After adding the used vinegar product, mix the mass thoroughly;
- adding 120 - 150 g of fat to the mixture, mix again and use as directed.
Ointment for wound healing and burn treatment
The tool is prepared as follows:
- melted and filtered beef and pork interior fat weighing 600 g and 500 g, respectively, is poured into an enamel bowl;
- cut 2 - 3 bunches of St. John's wort, after separating the inflorescences from the stems;
- inflorescences are added to the fat, first of all, then the rest of the mass;
- covered with a lid, the container is placed in a water bath for 30 minutes;
- wrapped in a towel, the ointment is left in a warm place for 3 hours;
- heating the contents, filter into a pre-prepared glass container, add 2 g of mummy, dissolved in warm water, mix thoroughly.
The product is stored in the refrigerator.
Is beef fat harmful?
When eating beef fat, both benefits and harm to the body are noted. The harm of the product is noted only in case of a significant excess of the dose of consumption. In this case, it begins to perform the functions of a carcinogen, oppressing the internal organs, negatively affecting the work of the cardiovascular system and the gastrointestinal tract. Regular consumption of large quantities of the product provokes obesity.
If a person has kidney, liver, gallbladder disease, increased acidity, he should be completely excluded from the diet. Patients suffering from atherosclerosis are advised to significantly limit the use of this product.
How to store beef fat
For storage of the product, a hermetically sealed container is used, placed in a cool place. To maintain the quality of the product, direct sunlight should be avoided.
Conclusion
It should be noted that the benefits and harms of beef fat, depending on the conditions of use of the product, are undeniable. Due to its properties and composition, it is in demand in cooking, cosmetology, and folk medicine. It is important to use it in reasonable amounts so as not to harm your health.
