Is chicken fat. vegan?
Chicken fat. is a non-vegan food ingredient.
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So, what is chicken fat.?
Chicken fat is a highly flavorful and versatile ingredient derived from rendering chicken skin. It has a rich, golden color and a distinct poultry taste that makes it perfect for use in a variety of dishes. Chicken fat is often used as a cooking fat due to its high smoke point and ability to add depth of flavor to sautéed vegetables, rice, or meat dishes. It's also a popular ingredient in Jewish cuisine, where it's known as schmaltz and used in traditional recipes like matzo ball soup. Despite being high in saturated fat, chicken fat is considered healthier than some other animal fats due to its higher concentration of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
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