Genesee · Answer · Updated 2026-07-10
What is bison tallow?
Bison tallow is fat rendered from bison. In Genesee bars, the current ingredient label identifies grass-fed bison tallow as one component of the recipe. It contributes fat and structure; it is not bison meat and it is not the source of the bar's protein claim. Genesee's finished Nutrition Facts panels list 16-17g total fat, 6g saturated fat, and 21g total protein per 60g bar, depending on flavor.
Rendering separates fat from connective tissue using heat and filtration. Exact sourcing, rendering, storage, and composition can vary by supplier, so those details require product-specific documentation rather than assumptions about all bison tallow.
Genesee verifies the descriptor grass-fed on its current ingredient list. It does not use that phrase to imply an unverified ranch, finishing protocol, environmental impact, vitamin content, taste profile, or fatty-acid result.
For purchase decisions, use the whole label: every current flavor contains milk and peanuts, White Chocolate Toffee also contains soy, and Coffee Latte contains coffee and caffeine. Recipes and labels can change. Check the package you receive for the current ingredients, nutrition facts, allergens, and caffeine disclosure.
Common questions
Is bison tallow the same as bison protein?
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No. Tallow is fat. The package separately lists protein-containing ingredients and a 21g total-protein value.
Does a Genesee bar taste like meat?
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Taste is subjective. Genesee sells Coffee Latte, Snickerdoodle, and White Chocolate Toffee flavors; the lowest-risk way to decide is to try the flavor rather than rely on a universal taste claim.
Where does Genesee's tallow come from?
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The verified package wording is grass-fed bison tallow. Genesee does not publish more specific ranch or lot-level sourcing on this answer page without current source documentation.
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