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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > food science > food technology > food processing > meat processing > rendering
Human Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality > food science > food technology > food processing > meat processing > rendering
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > food technology > food processing > meat processing > rendering
Fields of Study > animal science > meat science > meat processing > rendering
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > meat science > meat processing > rendering
Preferred Term:

rendering

Definition:
The process of subjecting animal carcasses and parts, especially fatty tissues, to grinding, extraction, heat or other treatments to melt out the fats and convert them into meat byproducts.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
meat processing
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49224
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