About
Beef Tallow is rich in oleic acid (36%). Rich in saturated fatty acids, it adds hardness and a creamy lather to the soap.
Values
Saponification value (KOH)
200
mg KOH / g of oil
Saponification value (NaOH)
0.143
g NaOH / g of oil
INS
147
Iodine value
45
How much lye for 1 kg?
For 1,000 g of Beef Tallow with 5% superfat:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
135.7 g
Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)
190.0 g
i.e. 211.1 g of 90% pure KOH
These amounts apply to a soap made with this oil only. For a blend of oils, use the calculator.
Fatty acid profile
Soap qualities (oil used alone)
Values for a soap made with 100% of this oil, compared with the recommended range for a complete recipe.
Oils with a similar profile
Fats whose fatty acid composition is closest to this one: useful to find a substitute.