Beef Tallow Chips: A Traditional Snack Making a Comeback
In a world of high-tech meat alternatives and chemically refined oils, many are looking for something real. At Amaranth, we’ve noticed a shift: people are tired of feeling sluggish after snacking and are questioning the long list of industrial ingredients on their chip bags.
That is why we are leading the charge in bringing back a culinary treasure: Beef Tallow Potato Chips. Long before modern snacks relied on refined vegetable oils, potatoes were commonly fried in beef tallow—a time-tested fat valued for its rich flavor and heat stability. By reintroducing this tradition, we are offering a snack that is the gold standard for your palate and your peace of mind.
Why Choose Beef Tallow Chips?
For many shoppers, beef tallow chips offer a distinct alternative to conventional snacks because of the integrity of their production.
Simple, Honest Ingredients: Our featured brands follow a "Law of Three" philosophy: potatoes, beef tallow, and sea salt. No natural flavors, yeast extracts, or seed oils.
Superior Flavour & Neutral Profile: Surprisingly, tallow doesn't taste "beefy". It has a clean, savory depth that enhances the natural flavor of the potato rather than masking it with a greasy film.
The Satiety Factor: When you eat fats, your body recognizes that your satiety signals work better. You feel full and satisfied rather than trapped in a cycle of mindless snacking, which is why these are a staple for Keto, Paleo, and Carnivore lifestyles.
Stability You Can Trust: Unlike some refined seed oils that can break down under high heat, beef tallow is primarily composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats. This makes it a more heat-stable cooking fat, helping maintain flavour and texture during frying.
Did You Know?
The Secret to the "Old" Gold Standard: Until 1990, McDonald’s famously used a blend of beef tallow for their french fries. It was the secret to that legendary crunch that many feel modern vegetable-oil versions haven't matched.
A Sustainable Choice: Using tallow is a core part of "nose-to-tail" eating. It ensures that no part of the animal goes to waste, making it a more resourceful and sustainable approach than monocrop seed oil production.
Understanding the Power of Tallow
Beef tallow is rendered fat from cattle, specifically nutrient-dense suet found around the heart and kidneys. The rendering process is straightforward: the fat is slowly heated and filtered to remove impurities, resulting in a pure, whole-food fat.
One of the reasons tallow has been used for generations is its natural heat stability. Because it is primarily composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats, tallow holds up well at high cooking temperatures without breaking down as easily as some refined oils. This makes it especially well suited for frying, helping preserve flavour and texture.
Tallow is naturally rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Because these come from animal fat, they have high bioavailability, meaning your body can absorb them efficiently. Additionally, tallow from grass-fed cattle contains naturally occurring Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), a compound commonly found in traditional diets.
The Brands: We searched for the best producers in North America to ensure our community gets the highest quality chips possible.
Rancher’s Beef Tallow Potato Chips
Amaranth is the exclusive retailer for Rancher’s in Western Canada.
Heritage Quality: They use Morton Sea Salt, a brand that has been a kitchen staple for generations.
The Law of Three: Just potatoes, tallow, and salt.
The Crunch: Kettle-cooked to perfection for a robust, hearty crunch.
Gaia Beef Tallow Potato Chips (In-Stores Next Week)
Supporting Alberta-made products is a priority for us, and Gaia’s beef tallow chips are proudly made in Canada using a thoughtful, traditional approach.
Organic Ingredients: Gaia’s potato chips are made with organic potatoes, setting them apart from other tallow chips in our lineup.
100% Canadian Ingredients: Gaia uses entirely Canadian-sourced ingredients, including Vancouver Island sea salt.
Made in Canada: Produced domestically, Gaia focuses on small-batch quality while supporting Canadian sourcing and production.
Light & Flavourful: These chips offer a clean, satisfying crunch with a lighter texture that lets simple, traditional ingredients shine.
More to Crunch On: Two New Beef Tallow Chip Brands Arriving at Amaranth This February
HOLA MIJA - Organic Corn Beef Tallow Chips
BEEFYS OWN - Flavoured Beef Tallow Potato Chips
Find Your New Favorite Snack In-Store
We believe that once you try a chip fried in tallow, there is no going back. Stop by your local Amaranth this week to chat with our team and grab a bag.
Find these beef tallow chips at all Amaranth locations — please note that Gaia Organics Beef Tallow Chips are not available at our 130th store