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Rendering Process

Introduction

Rendering is a process by which animal tissue is treated by thermal and/or chemical processes to separate fat from protein and mineral components. A measure of prion inactivation and dilution (or concentration in some fractions) can occur during these processes.

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References

Inputs

• Offal
• Bones
• Trimmings

Outputs

• Tallow (fat)
• Meat and Bone Meal (protein)
• Gelatin

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