Beef tallow, or rendering beef fat usually involves heating and straining the fat to get rid of contaminants. It has traditionally been used for cooking, frying, and even for creating soaps and candles. It has a solid consistency at room temperature.

According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant.

A political storm erupts in Andhra Pradesh as TDP alleges the presence of 'beef tallow' and 'lard' in Tirupati laddus, based on a controversial lab report. The claims, made by N. Chandrababu Naidu, raise serious questions about ingredient quality and have prompted calls for an investigation.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.