AMCOM brokers and transports the below products via railcar and truck.
Edible Tallow
Edible tallow, derived from beef or mutton fat, is a solid rendered form of animal fat commonly used in food production and cooking.
Origin
Produced worldwide, with major producers including the United States, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina.
Uses
Used in food products such as margarine, shortening, and frying fats. Also utilized in non-food applications like soap and candle making.
Origin
Globally produced in rendering facilities where animal fats are processed for various purposes.
Uses
Used in manufacturing soaps, detergents, candles, and animal feed. Also employed in industrial lubricants and biofuels production.
Inedible Tallow
Inedible tallow, similar to its edible counterpart, is rendered fat but not suitable for human consumption. It is used primarily in industrial applications. Comes in variations such as technical, renderer and packer tallow.
Choice White Grease
White grease is a rendered fat with a white appearance, typically derived from pork or poultry fat.
Origin
Produced mainly in countries with significant pork and poultry industries such as the United States, China, and Brazil.
Uses
Primarily utilized as a lubricant in various industrial applications, including machinery and automotive components. Also used in soap and cosmetic manufacturing.
Origin
Generated globally from restaurants, food processing facilities, and households.
Uses
Recycled into biodiesel fuel for vehicles and machinery. Also utilized in animal feed and as a raw material in the production of industrial products.
Yellow Grease
Yellow grease, also known as used cooking oil, is a recycled product derived from previously used cooking fats and oils.
Origin
Collected from commercial kitchens, food processing plants, and municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
Uses
Typically recycled into biodiesel or used as an ingredient in animal feed after extensive purification.
Brown Grease
Brown grease refers to the lower-quality, heavily contaminated fats and oils recovered from wastewater and grease traps.
Used Cooking Oil
Used cooking oil, as the name suggests, is oil that has been previously used in cooking processes.
Origin
Generated from restaurants, households, and food processing industries globally.
Uses
Recycled into biodiesel fuel, which serves as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional diesel fuel. Also used in the production of animal feed and as a raw material in various industrial applications.
Lard
Lard is a semi-solid white fat obtained from pigs, commonly used in culinary applications.
Origin
Produced in countries with significant pork production, including China, the European Union, and the United States.
Uses
Used in cooking and baking, providing flavor and texture to dishes. Also utilized in the production of traditional medicines and skincare products
Origin
Produced in rendering facilities globally, where animal by-products are processed.
Uses
Used as a protein-rich ingredient in animal feed formulations, providing essential nutrients for livestock and pet diets. Also utilized in the production of pet food and fertilizers
Dry Rendered Tankage
DRT, or dry rendered tankage, is a product derived from rendering animal tissues and fats, commonly used in animal feed.
