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Chicken fat is fat obtained (usually as a by-product) from chicken rendering and processing. Of the many animal-sourced substances, chicken fat is noted for being high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. Linoleic acid levels are between 17.9% and 22.8%.[1] It is a common flavoring, additive or main component of chicken soup. It is often used in pet foods, and has been used in the production of biodiesel.[2] One method of converting chicken fat into biodiesel is through a process called supercritical methanol treatment.[3]
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- ^ "Chicken Fat Converted Into Biodiesel Using Supercritical Methanol". ScienceDaily. Retrieved 2022-06-02.