Animal fats have a relatively high saturated fat content.
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Cover term contrasted with 植物油 (plant oil). Includes 猪油 (lard), 牛油 (beef tallow), 鸡油 (chicken fat), 鱼油 (fish oil). Solid at room temperature; prized in Chinese cooking for richness (e.g. 牛油 in Chongqing hotpot, 猪油 in Cantonese congee).