Fettpressen
Fettpressen is a term used in Swedish to describe a device or apparatus designed to press and render fat from animal tissue. Traditionally, fettpressen was used in butchery and meat processing to separate fat from lean parts, producing rendered fats such as lard or tallow and a drier solid residue for further use.
Operation and design: Fettpressen can be manual or mechanical. A typical configuration involves a chamber containing
Applications and products: Rendered fat from fettpressing is used in cooking, baking, and traditional pastry, as
History and current status: Fettpressen appeared in European farming and craft settings before widespread industrial fat-rendering.
Notes: In Swedish contexts, fettpressen is primarily of historical or artisanal interest; related terms include fettpress