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'''Tallow''' is rendered animal fat, usually from [[sheep]] or [[cow]]s. It has been used to make [[candle]]s from [[Roman]] times, but it gives off some smoke, making [[beeswax]] a preferred, if more expensive, option. |
'''Tallow''' is rendered animal fat, usually from [[sheep]] or [[cow]]s. It has been used to make [[candle]]s from [[Roman]] times, but it gives off some smoke, making [[beeswax]] a preferred, if more expensive, option. |
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Tallow had various other uses, including the production of soap. |
Tallow had various other uses, including the production of [[soap]]. |
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[[category:materials (medieval)]] |
[[category:materials (medieval)]] |
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