Tallow testing
Comprehensive Analysis for Quality, Composition, and Regulatory Compliance
Tallow is an important rendered animal fat used across a wide range of industries, including animal feed, pet food, food processing, oleochemicals, biofuels, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing. Consistent quality and accurate analytical testing are essential to verify product specifications, optimise processing, and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Our laboratory provides comprehensive analytical testing for tallow and other rendered animal fats, delivering reliable, scientifically robust results to support quality assurance, product development, and market compliance.
Why Test Tallow?
Routine laboratory testing helps manufacturers and suppliers to:
- Verify product quality and consistency
- Confirm compliance with customer and regulatory specifications
- Monitor production processes
- Assess suitability for intended applications
- Support export and import requirements
- Evaluate product stability during storage
- Investigate quality issues and production variations
Tallow Analysis
Our laboratory offers a comprehensive range of analytical services for tallow, fats and oils to determine quality and degree of degradation:
- Lipid profiles
- Free fatty acids
- Acid value
- Peroxide value
- Moisture
- Bleach
- FAC colour
- Insoluble impurities
- Titre
- Cholesterol
- Saponification number
Benefits of Routine Testing
Comprehensive analytical testing helps organisations:
- Maintain consistent product quality
- Optimise rendering and refining processes
- Verify product specifications
- Support quality assurance programs
- Demonstrate compliance with domestic and international standards
- Reduce production variability
- Strengthen customer confidence
Trusted Analytical Expertise
Our experienced scientists provide accurate, reliable, and timely analytical testing for tallow and rendered animal fats. Using validated methods, advanced instrumentation, and rigorous quality assurance procedures, we generate high-quality analytical data to support informed decision-making across the rendering, feed, food, and industrial sectors.
Download the tallow testing sample submission form here.
To find out more about our tallows, fats and oils testing services, or to request a quote, please contact us.