Cooking fats · Product label guide
Other cooking fats: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare duck fat, pork lard, and other animal cooking fats separately from beef tallow.
The short answer
Our picks for other cooking fats
Top of the shelfFatworks Organic Free Range Chicken Fat A.k.a. Chicken Schmaltz, Fatworks Organic Leaf Lard, and Fatworks Organic Pork Lard each score 100/100. 11 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongOrganic Valley Organic Ghee, Clarified Butter (100), Pure Indian Foods Shatavari Ghee, Certified Organic (100), and Nutiva Shortening Organic Superfood, Original (100).
Clear noCrisco All-vegetable Shortening (lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and hydrogenated oils), Great Value Shortening (lists seed oils and artificial preservatives), Land O Lakes Light Butter with Canola Oil (lists seed oils and artificial preservatives), plus 5 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 18 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 40 of 58 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Chicken Fat, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Free Range Chicken Fat a.k.a. Chicken Schmaltz (7.5 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Free Range Leaf Lard, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Leaf Lard (14 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Pork Lard, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Pork Lard (14 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients *ORGANIC PALM FRUIT OIL, *ORGANIC UNREFINED RED PALM OIL, ORGANIC UNREFINED VIRGIN COCONUT OIL Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2665796 · data date 2023-11-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Butterfat (Milk), Organic Butter (Pasteurized Organic Sweet Cream (Milk), Lactic Acid). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Ghee, Clarified Butter”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 6 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Butter (made from non-homogenized whole milk from grassfed cows), Organic Ceylon Cinnamon, Organic Allspice, Organic Green Cardamom, Organic Ginger, Organic Clove, Organic Nutmeg. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic · Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Chai Spice Ghee, Grassfed & Certified Organic - 3.4 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 6 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Butter (made from non-homogenized whole milk from grassfed cows), Organic Savory, Organic Thyme, Organic Rosemary, Organic Basil, Organic Tarragon, Organic Lavender Flowers. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic · Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Herbes de Provence Ghee, Grassfed & Certified Organic - 7.8 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 6 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Butter (made from non-homogenized whole milk from grassfed cows), Organic Fennel, Organic Cardamom, Organic Saffron. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic · Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Indian Dessert Ghee, Grassfed & Certified Organic - 7.8 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 6 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Butter (made from non-homogenized whole milk from grassfed cows), Organic Oregano, Organic Rosemary, Organic Thyme. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic · Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Italian Ghee, Grassfed & Certified Organic - 7.8 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Grassfed Organic Cultured Ghee , Organic Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Shatavari Ghee 5.3 oz, Certified Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Grassfed Organic Cultured Ghee , Organic Amla Fruit (Emblica officinalis) , Organic Bibhitaki Fruit (Terminalia bellirica) , Organic Haritaki Fruit (Terminalia chebula) . Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Triphala Ghee 5.3 oz, Certified Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Grass-Fed, Grass-Finsihed Goat Milk Butter (Clarified) Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Grass Fed Goat Milk Ghee (7.5 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Grass-Fed Grass-Finished Lamb Tallow Label checked 2026-10-05 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Grass Fed Lamb Tallow (7.5 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Goose Fat, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-05 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Pasture-raised The exact source catalog title states: “Pasture Raised Goose Fat (7.5 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Pasture Raised Leaf Lard, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Pasture-raised The exact source catalog title states: “Pasture Raised Leaf Lard (14 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Pasture Raised Lard, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Pasture-raised The exact source catalog title states: “Pasture Raised Pork Lard (14 oz)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED UNREFINED VIRGIN COCONUT OIL. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2389313 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Cage-Free Duck Fat, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Wild Boar Fat, Organic Rosemary Extract Label checked 2026-10-05 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC REFINED COCONUT OIL. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2366527 · data date 2022-12-07 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Cooking fats
Choosing other cooking fats: what to check before you buy
Choose the fat for your recipe and preferred flavor: ghee, lard, duck fat and other cooking fats have different uses. Read the full list to distinguish a plain fat from a spread, flavored version or oil blend.
Compare jar and tub sizes by weight, and check the maker’s storage and cooking guidance. Organic and animal-raising claims concern sourcing; saturated fat, milk labeling and any added ingredients need separate checks.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 58 products from 25 brands on the other cooking fats shelf. 40 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (69%), which is what lets us score them. The other 18 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 40 scored labels, 32 (80%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 6 labels, followed by artificial preservatives on 5. 11 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 47 to 100, and the typical label lists 2 ingredients.
What to compare
- Fat and cooking use
- Choose ghee, lard, duck fat or another fat for your dish.
- Plain or flavored
- Read the complete recipe for blends and added flavorings.
- Amount and storage
- Compare package weights and the maker’s handling guidance.
- Claims and allergens
- Check sourcing claims separately from milk and other ingredient labeling.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring other cooking fats products on current labels. 11 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Fatworks Organic Free Range Chicken Fat A.k.a. Chicken Schmaltz 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Chicken Fat, Organic Rosemary Extract”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceFatworks Organic Leaf Lard 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Free Range Leaf Lard, Organic Rosemary Extract”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceFatworks Organic Pork Lard 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Pork Lard, Organic Rosemary Extract”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceOrganic Valley Organic Ghee, Clarified Butter 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Butterfat (Milk), Organic Butter (Pasteurized Organic Sweet Cream (Milk), Lactic Acid).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourcePure Indian Foods Shatavari Ghee, Certified Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Grassfed Organic Cultured Ghee , Organic Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceNutiva Shortening Organic Superfood, Original 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “*ORGANIC PALM FRUIT OIL, *ORGANIC UNREFINED RED PALM OIL, ORGANIC UNREFINED VIRGIN COCONUT OIL”
Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Crisco All-vegetable Shortening lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and hydrogenated oils (47/100)
- Great Value Shortening lists seed oils and artificial preservatives (55/100)
- Land O Lakes Light Butter with Canola Oil lists seed oils and artificial preservatives (55/100)
The 18 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Saturated fats American Heart Association
- Types of fat Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
- AGA grass-fed standards American Grassfed Association
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →