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Lard

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Common questions

Is Lard healthy?

Lard scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists primarily of pork lard, which is a traditional cooking fat with a stable fat profile, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking.

How processed is Lard?

Lard is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Lard's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tocopherols, Extracts of Rosemary count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Lard

Morrisons
80 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

This product consists primarily of pork lard, which is a traditional cooking fat with a stable fat profile, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking. It is minimally processed and contains beneficial antioxidants like tocopherols and rosemary extracts, which help preserve the fat without the need for artificial additives. The clean ingredient list and minimal processing contribute to a high score.

Key ingredients 3

Tocopherols
Good

Part of Antioxidants. These antioxidants help preserve the product and can support overall health by protecting cells from oxidative damage.

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Extracts of Rosemary
Good

Part of Antioxidants. These antioxidants help preserve the product and can support overall health by protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Pork Lard
Neutral

Pork lard is a traditional cooking fat that provides energy and flavor, but it is high in saturated fat which should be consumed in moderation.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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