Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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To Grain or Granulate Tallow

Melt the tallow and stir it with twice its quantity of water at a blood heat until it is cold; strain the fat from the water, and dry by exposing it to a current of dry air. Tallow in this granulated form combines more readily with lye for soap-making purposes. (See No. 535.) sink to the bottom.

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